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CVE-2017-9069
Published:May 18, 2017
Updated:October 07, 2026
In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with file upload permissions is able to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with the name .htaccess.
Related Resources (5)
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9069
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13423
https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution
https://citadelo.com/en/2017/04/modx-revolution-cms/
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CWE-434
EPSS
Base Score:
1.86