XXE in Modx Modx_revolution
CVE-2020-25911
A XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability was discovered in the modRestServiceRequest component in MODX CMS 2.7.3 which can lead to an information disclosure or denial of service (DOS).
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.023 (81.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Modx Modx_revolution — versions 2.7.3
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25911?
- CVE-2020-25911 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Modx Modx_revolution, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2021-10-31.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25911?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-25911 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.