CVE-2018-1000208 Path traversal in n/a

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000208?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000208 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.5 Published 13 Jul 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in MODX Revolution's login processor, requiring a patch to prevent data loss.

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-2018-1000208?

CVE-2018-1000208 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

MODX Revolution version <=2.6.4 contains a Directory Traversal vulnerability in /core/model/modx/modmanagerrequest.class.php that can result in remove files. This attack appear to be exploitable via web request via security/login processor. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in pull 13980.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000208?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modx Modx Revolution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000208?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000208 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-2018-1000208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8fmm-hcw8-x4rg.