CVE-2017-7323 Server-side request forgery in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can execute arbitrary code by spoofing the default HTTP update server in MODX Revolution.
- 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-2017-7323?
CVE-2017-7323 is a high-severity server-side request forgery 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
The (1) update and (2) package-installation features in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier use http://rest.modx.com by default, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and trigger the execution of arbitrary code by leveraging the lack of the HTTPS protection mechanism.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7323?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Modx Modx Revolution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7323?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7323 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2017-7323 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7323 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8vff-g827-6gg8.