Arbitrary file upload in MODX Revolution



| Updated: 2024-10-25
Risk Low
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-26149
CWE-ID CWE-434
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 MODX Revolution
Web applications / CMS

Vendor MODX

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU60926

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26149

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote administrator can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

MODX Revolution: 2.8.3-pl

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/sartlabs/0days/blob/main/Modx/Exploit.txt


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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