Description
In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with file upload permissions is able to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with the name .htaccess.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13423
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0096
EPSS Percentile
76.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-434
Status
published
Products (2)
modx/modx_revolution
< 2.5.6
modx/revolution
0 - 2.5.7Packagist
Published
May 18, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026