CVE-2010-5278 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in MODx Revolution 2.0.2-pl and potentially earlier versions, specifically within the manager/controllers/default/resource/tvs.php component when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the class_key parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. With a CVSS score of 4.3, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring medium attack complexity but potentially leading to information disclosure. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB and Nuclei templates, indicating a known attack vector, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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