CVE-2017-1000223 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-1000223?

CVE-2017-1000223 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000223?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Modx Modx Revolution.

Vulnerability Description

A stored web content injection vulnerability (WCI, a.k.a XSS) is present in MODX Revolution CMS version 2.5.6 and earlier. An authenticated user with permissions to edit users can save malicious JavaScript as a User Group name and potentially take control over victims' accounts. This can lead to an escalation of privileges providing complete administrative control over the CMS.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Modx	Modx Revolution	<= 2.5.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.7-pl/core/docs/changelRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.7-pl/core/docs/changelRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1000223?

CVE-2017-1000223 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A stored web content injection vulnerability (WCI, a.k.a XSS) is present in MODX Revolution CMS version 2.5.6 and earlier. An authenticated user with permissions to edit users can save malicious JavaS...

How severe is CVE-2017-1000223?

CVE-2017-1000223 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000223?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Modx Modx Revolution.