CVE-2017-7321

CRITICAL

MODX Revolution < 2.5.4 - Remote Code Execution via Setup Welcome Controller

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

setup/controllers/welcome.php in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config_key parameter to the setup/index.php?action=welcome URI.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228
Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX%20-%20Responsible%20Disclosure%20-%20January%202017.pdf

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0215
EPSS Percentile 79.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
modx/modx_revolution < 2.5.4
Published Mar 30, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026