VDB-101487 · CVE-2017-9069 · Qualys 11823

MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 File Upload unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Upload. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-9069. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component File Upload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with file upload permissions is able to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with the name .htaccess.

The bug was discovered 04/26/2017. The weakness was disclosed 05/18/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at citadelo.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-9069 since 05/18/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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. 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.

The entries VDB-101485, VDB-101486, VDB-101488 and VDB-101489 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 800626
OpenVAS Name: MODX Revolution CMS Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Revolution 2.5.7
Patch: github.com

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04/26/2017 🔍
05/18/2017 +22 days 🔍
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12/06/2022 +2027 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: citadelo.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9069 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9069
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101487
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9069 - MODX Revolution - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/19/2017 09:11
Updated: 12/06/2022 16:23
Changes: 05/19/2017 09:11 (66), 09/30/2020 11:38 (2), 12/06/2022 16:23 (4)
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