MODX CMS up to 0.9.6.1 File path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in MODX CMS up to 0.9.6.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation of the argument File can lead to path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-0094. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MODX CMS up to 0.9.6.1 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MODx Content Management System 0.9.6.1 allow remote attackers to (1) include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the as_language parameter to assets/snippets/AjaxSearch/AjaxSearch.php, reached through index-ajax.php; and (2) read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to assets/js/htcmime.php.

The weakness was shared 01/07/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0094 since 01/07/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39352), Exploit-DB (30969), SecurityFocus (BID 27097†) and Secunia (SA28220†). 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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40384
X-Force: 39352 - MODx AjaxSearch.php file include
SecurityFocus: 27097
Secunia: 28220 - MODx Content Management System Local File Inclusion Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/10/2025 01:09
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (52), 04/18/2018 13:39 (6), 08/10/2025 01:09 (25)
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