CVE-2017-7321 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in MODX Revolution via the config_key parameter in the setup controller.

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-2017-7321?

CVE-2017-7321 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

setup/controllers/welcome.php in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config_key parameter to the setup/index.php?action=welcome URI.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7321?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modx Modx Revolution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7321?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7321 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-7321 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7321 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4j25-mwch-395m.

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