#VU41929 SQL injection in MODX Revolution - CVE-2014-2311

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41929

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2311

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MODX Revolution
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: MODX

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

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

Vulnerable software versions

MODX Revolution: 2.0.0 - 2.2.12

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External links
https://forums.modx.com/thread/89486/modx-revolution-2-x-sql-injection
https://modx.com/blog/2014/03/07/revolution-2.2.13/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/09/3

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.