CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-7323

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

MODX Revolution versions 2.5.4-pl and earlier use http://rest.modx.com by default, exposing them to man-in-the-middle attacks. Attackers can spoof servers and trigger the execution of arbitrary code due to the lack of HTTPS protection.

Risk Assessment

Organizations using vulnerable versions of MODX Revolution may be at risk of remote code execution, potentially leading to data loss or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of MODX Revolution and enforce the use of HTTPS for all server connections.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS