CVE-2017-7324

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: March 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

setup/templates/findcore.php in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the core_path parameter.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX%20-%20Responsible%20Disclosure%20-%20January%202017.pdf

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX%20-%20Responsible%20Disclosure%20-%20January%202017.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.1%

80th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

Affected Vendors

modx

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