Description
The (1) update and (2) package-installation features in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier do not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and trigger the execution of arbitrary code via a crafted certificate.
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
8.1
EPSS
0.0122
EPSS Percentile
64.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-295
Status
published
Products (1)
modx/modx_revolution
< 2.5.4
Published
Mar 30, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026