MODX Revolution up to 2.6.4 modmanagerrequest.class.php Web Request path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.6.4. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /core/model/modx/modmanagerrequest.class.php. Such manipulation as part of Web Request leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-1000208. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.6.4 (Content Management System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file /core/model/modx/modmanagerrequest.class.php. The manipulation as part of a Web Request leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

MODX Revolution version <=2.6.4 contains a Directory Traversal vulnerability in /core/model/modx/modmanagerrequest.class.php that can result in remove files. This attack appear to be exploitable via web request via security/login processor. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in pull 13980.

The bug was discovered 08/07/2018. The weakness was published 07/13/2018 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-1000208 since 07/13/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

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There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entry is available at VDB-121399. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: github.com
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CVE: CVE-2018-1000208 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1000208
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121400
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2018 01:01
Updated: 04/09/2023 08:11
Changes: 07/14/2018 01:01 (59), 03/04/2020 16:12 (2), 04/09/2023 08:11 (4)
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