VDB-94659 · CVE-2016-10037 · BID 95127

MODX Revolution up to 2.5.2 /connectors/index.php dir Local path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.2. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /connectors/index.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument dir results in path traversal (Local). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-10037. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.2 (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the file /connectors/index.php. The manipulation of the argument dir with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability (Local). CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal in /connectors/index.php in MODX Revolution before 2.5.2-pl allows remote attackers to perform local file inclusion/traversal/manipulation via a crafted id (aka dir) parameter, related to browser/directory/getlist.

The bug was discovered 12/24/2016. The weakness was shared 12/24/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-10037 since 12/24/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:connectors/index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.5.2-pl eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95127†). The entries VDB-94660 and VDB-94661 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Name: Local
Class: Path traversal / Local
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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OpenVAS ID: 800626
OpenVAS Name: MODX CMS Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Revolution 2.5.2-pl
Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-10037 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10037
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94659
SecurityFocus: 95127 - MODX Revolution CVE-2016-10037 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2016 18:27
Updated: 10/12/2022 15:22
Changes: 12/24/2016 18:27 (64), 07/15/2019 14:27 (7), 10/12/2022 15:22 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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