Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-9069
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.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-9069
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.11%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 44 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-9069
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.0
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6.4
|
NIST |
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-9069
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The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-9069
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https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13423
[SECURITY-19] Remove htaccess from allowed file types on new installations by Mark-H · Pull Request #13423 · modxcms/revolution · GitHubPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/
- CitadeloExploit;Patch;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-9069
- cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*