CVE-2017-11744 describes a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MODX Revolution version 2.5.7, specifically affecting the "key" and "name" parameters within the System Settings module. An unauthenticated attacker can inject malicious payloads into connectors/index.php, which will then execute in the browsers of all users who subsequently visit the System Settings module. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 6.1 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage regarding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:2.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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