VDB-101485 · CVE-2017-9067 · Qualys 11823

MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 on PHP 5.3.3 setup/index.php action path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 on PHP 5.3.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file setup/index.php. This manipulation of the argument action causes path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-9067. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 on PHP 5.3.3 (Content Management System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file setup/index.php. The manipulation of the argument action with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, when PHP 5.3.3 is used, an attacker is able to include and execute arbitrary files on the web server due to insufficient validation of the action parameter to setup/index.php, aka directory traversal.

The bug was discovered 04/26/2017. The weakness was published 05/18/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at citadelo.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9067 since 05/18/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 22 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:setup/index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11823 (MODX Revolution Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.5.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-101486, VDB-101487, VDB-101488 and VDB-101489. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
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OpenVAS ID: 800626
OpenVAS Name: MODX Revolution CMS Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Revolution 2.5.7
Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: citadelo.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9067 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9067
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101485
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9067 - MODX Revolution - Directory Traversal Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/19/2017 09:10
Updated: 12/06/2022 16:08
Changes: 05/19/2017 09:10 (68), 09/30/2020 11:22 (2), 12/06/2022 16:08 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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