What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9069?

CVE-2017-9069 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-9069?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-9069. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-9069?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-9069. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Modx Revolution CVE-2017-9069

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2017-05-18 cve@mitre.org

RCE File Upload Modx Revolution

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 18, 2017 - 16:29 cve.org

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. 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. Affected products include: Modx Modx Revolution. Version information: before 2.5.7.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.