VDB-99117 · CVE-2017-7323 · BID 97228

MODX Revolution up to 2.5.4-pl Update/Package Installation access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.4-pl. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Update/Package Installation. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-7323. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MODX Revolution up to 2.5.4-pl (Content Management System). This affects an unknown code of the component Update/Package Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The (1) update and (2) package-installation features in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier use http://rest.modx.com by default, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and trigger the execution of arbitrary code by leveraging the lack of the HTTPS protection mechanism.

The bug was discovered 01/01/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/30/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at mazinahmed.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-7323 since 03/30/2017. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 88 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97228†). The entries VDB-99114, VDB-99115, VDB-99116 and VDB-99118 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 800626
OpenVAS Name: MODX Revolution CMS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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01/20/2017 +19 days 🔍
03/30/2017 +69 days 🔍
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03/31/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/24/2020 +1242 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: modx.com

Advisory: mazinahmed.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-7323 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7323
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99117
SecurityFocus: 97228 - MODX Revolution CMS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7323 - MODX Revolution - Man-in-the-Middle Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/31/2017 10:49
Updated: 08/24/2020 10:26
Changes: 03/31/2017 10:49 (64), 08/24/2020 10:26 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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