CVE-2016-10037 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.3 Published 24 Dec 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit directory traversal in MODX Revolution to include local files, potentially leading to data exposure or code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-10037?

CVE-2016-10037 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal in /connectors/index.php in MODX Revolution before 2.5.2-pl allows remote attackers to perform local file inclusion/traversal/manipulation via a crafted id (aka dir) parameter, related to browser/directory/getlist.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10037?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modx Modx Revolution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10037?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10037 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2016-10037 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10037 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r839-gc3c-m634.