Vulnerability Description
In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with resource edit permissions can inject an XSS payload into the title of any post via the pagetitle parameter to connectors/index.php.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Modx | Modx Revolution | <= 2.5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13415PatchVendor Advisory
- https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13415PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9070?
CVE-2017-9070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with resource edit permissions can inject an XSS payload into the title of any post via the pagetitle parameter to connectors/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-9070?
CVE-2017-9070 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-2017-9070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Modx Modx Revolution.