VDB-130582 · CVE-2018-20757 · Issue 14104

MODX Revolution up to 2.7.0-pl User Field cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.7.0-pl and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component User Field Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-20757. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.7.0-pl (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component User Field Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via an extended user field such as Container name or Attribute name.

The bug was discovered 10/02/2018. The weakness was disclosed 02/06/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20757 since 02/06/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 127 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

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Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

MODX

Name

Revolution

Version

2.7.0-pl

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://modx.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/02/2018 🔍
02/06/2019 +127 days 🔍
02/06/2019 +0 days 🔍
02/07/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/06/2023 +1610 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: 14104
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20757 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20757
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130582
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2019 09:05
Updated: 07/06/2023 14:10
Changes: 02/07/2019 09:05 (55), 05/08/2020 16:54 (1), 07/06/2023 14:10 (4)
Complete: 🔍
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