MODX Revolution up to 2.2.7 modx.class.php sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.2.7. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file modx.class.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-2311. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MODX Revolution up to 2.2.7 (Content Management System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file modx.class.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in modx.class.php in MODX Revolution 2.0.0 before 2.2.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 03/11/2014 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-2311 since 03/06/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

By approaching the search of inurl:modx.class.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13034 (MODX Revolution "modx.class.php" SQL Injection Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 2.2.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91848), SecurityFocus (BID 66159†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48534†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Revolution 2.2.8

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2311 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2311
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-66604
X-Force: 91848
SecurityFocus: 66159 - MODx Revolution 'modx.class.php' SQL Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 48534 - MODX Revolution 2.0.0 before 2.2.13 Remote SQL Imjection - CVE-2014-2311, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 05/07/2026 18:00
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (50), 04/18/2018 13:45 (10), 12/19/2024 00:46 (20), 05/07/2026 18:00 (1)
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