VDB-101489 · CVE-2017-9071 · Qualys 11823

MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 HTTP Header Host cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9071. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.6 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, an attacker might be able to trigger XSS by injecting a payload into the HTTP Host header of a request. This is exploitable only in conjunction with other issues such as Cache Poisoning.

The bug was discovered 04/26/2017. The weakness was shared 05/18/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at citadelo.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9071 since 05/18/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 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. 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-101487 and VDB-101488 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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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

Timelineinfo

04/26/2017 🔍
05/18/2017 +22 days 🔍
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05/19/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/06/2022 +2027 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: citadelo.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101489
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9071 - MODX Revolution - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/19/2017 09:12
Updated: 12/06/2022 16:38
Changes: 05/19/2017 09:12 (67), 09/30/2020 11:54 (2), 12/06/2022 16:38 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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