VDB-34776 · CVE-2007-0659 · BID 22327

MODX CMS 1.7/2.0 download.php privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MODX CMS 1.7/2.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file download.php. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2007-0659. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MODX CMS 1.7/2.0 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown function of the file download.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

download.php in the MuddyDogPaws FileDownload snippet before 2.5 for MODx allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files, as demonstrated by downloading config.inc.php to obtain database credentials.

The weakness was released 02/01/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-0659 since 02/01/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:download.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 22327†) and Secunia (SA23953†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 2.5

Timelineinfo

01/31/2007 🔍
02/01/2007 +1 days 🔍
02/01/2007 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2007 +0 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2962 days 🔍
04/18/2018 +1132 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-0659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-34776
SecurityFocus: 22327 - Modx FileDownload Snippet Arbitrary File Download Vulnerability
Secunia: 23953
Vupen: ADV-2007-0426

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 10:40
Updated: 04/18/2018 13:48
Changes: 03/13/2015 10:40 (43), 04/18/2018 13:48 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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