Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/templates/default/header.tpl in MODX Revolution 2.3.1-pl and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "a" parameter to manager/. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2014-2080 regression.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Modx | Modx Revolution | <= 2.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128302/MODX-Revolution-2.3.1-pl-Cross-Site-Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533466/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69884Exploit
- https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/commit/e36f80f18e9514204bf2ce82747c8adf7e4Exploit
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23229Exploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128302/MODX-Revolution-2.3.1-pl-Cross-Site-Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533466/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69884Exploit
- https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/commit/e36f80f18e9514204bf2ce82747c8adf7e4Exploit
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23229Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5451?
CVE-2014-5451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/templates/default/header.tpl in MODX Revolution 2.3.1-pl and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "a" para...
How severe is CVE-2014-5451?
CVE-2014-5451 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5451?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Modx Modx Revolution.