CVE-2017-11744 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting in MODX Revolution allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the System Settings module, potentially compromising user accounts.
- 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-2017-11744?
CVE-2017-11744 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2017. 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
In MODX Revolution 2.5.7, the "key" and "name" parameters in the System Settings module are vulnerable to XSS. A malicious payload sent to connectors/index.php will be triggered by every user, when they visit this module.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11744?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Modx Modx Revolution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11744?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11744 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-2017-11744 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11744 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-89jm-fpx3-9h4r.