Vulnerability identifier: #VU40993
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
MODX Revolution
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: MODX
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in manager/assets/fileapi/FileAPI.flash.image.swf in MODX Revolution 2.3.2-pl when processing callback parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
MODX Revolution: 2.3.2
External links
http://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/12161
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.