Vulnerability identifier: #VU38632

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11744

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MODX Revolution
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: MODX

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

In MODX Revolution 2.5.7, the "key" and "name" parameters in the System Settings module are vulnerable to XSS. A malicious payload sent to connectors/index.php will be triggered by every user, when they visit this module.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MODX Revolution: 2.5.7

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External links
http://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/13564

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.