CVE-2011-0741 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 2 Feb 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the installer or image editor in ModX Evolution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-0741?

CVE-2011-0741 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ModX Evolution before 1.0.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) installer or (2) image editor.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0741?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modxcms Evolution.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0741?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2011-0741 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0741 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cpcv-642m-28fw.