CVE-2017-1000223

Published: Nov 17, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

5.4

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploitability: 2.3 / Impact: 2.7

Source: NVD

Description

A stored web content injection vulnerability (WCI, a.k.a XSS) is present in MODX Revolution CMS version 2.5.6 and earlier. An authenticated user with permissions to edit users can save malicious JavaScript as a User Group name and potentially take control over victims' accounts. This can lead to an escalation of privileges providing complete administrative control over the CMS.

Affected (1)

Products: Modx: Modx Revolution

1 product

Modx Revolution

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Modx Modx Revolution	Up to 2.5.6

Related CWEs

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

References (2)

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.7-pl/core/docs/changelog.txt

Source: cve@mitre.org

Release NotesThird Party Advisory

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.7-pl/core/docs/changelog.txt

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Release NotesThird Party Advisory

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