Vulnerability in Modx Revolution
CVE-2017-7323
The (1) update and (2) package-installation features in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier use http://rest.modx.com by default, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and trigger the execution of arbitrary code by leveraging the lack of the HTTPS protection mechanism.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.021 (80.9th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 81st percentile — 80.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.021 · newest: 0.021 · change: +0.000
Affected products
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX - Responsible Disclosure - January… (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7323?
- CVE-2017-7323 is a high-severity vulnerability in Modx Revolution. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2017-03-30.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7323?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.