CVE-2016-10038 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.3 Published 24 Dec 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in MODX Revolution to read or modify local files via a crafted parameter.

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-2016-10038?

CVE-2016-10038 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 dir parameter, related to browser/directory/remove.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10038?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modx Modx Revolution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10038?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10038 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-2016-10038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xxpp-89v4-96px.