MODX CMS 0.9.6.1 cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in MODX CMS 0.9.6.1. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-7243. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MODX CMS 0.9.6.1 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in page 34 in MODx CMS 0.9.6.1 and 0.9.6.1p1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of other users for requests that modify passwords via manager/index.php. NOTE: due to the lack of details, it is not clear whether this is related to CVE-2008-5941.

The weakness was presented 09/17/2009 by stas as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-7243 since 09/17/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as highly functional.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40378), SecurityFocus (BID 27672†) and Secunia (SA28840†). See VDB-50087 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional

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02/07/2008 🔍
09/17/2009 +588 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +2008 days 🔍
04/18/2018 +1127 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: stas
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-7243 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-7243
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50088
X-Force: 40378 - MODx index.php cross-site request forgery
SecurityFocus: 27672
Secunia: 28840

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/18/2018 13:44
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (52), 04/18/2018 13:44 (6)
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