CVE-2017-7324 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting MODX Revolution versions 2.5.4-pl and earlier, specifically within the setup/templates/findcore.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the core_path parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a severe risk of complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no known active exploitation or public exploit code in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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