CVE-2017-1000223 | Date: (C)2017-11-22 (M)2023-12-22 |
A stored web content injection vulnerability (WCI, a.k.a XSS) is present in MODX Revolution CMS version 2.5.6 and earlier. An authenticated user with permissions to edit users can save malicious JavaScript as a User Group name and potentially take control over victims' accounts. This can lead to an escalation of privileges providing complete administrative control over the CMS.
CVSS Score and Metrics +CVSS Score and Metrics -CVSS V3 Severity: | CVSS V2 Severity: |
CVSS Score : 5.4 | CVSS Score : 3.5 |
Exploit Score: 2.3 | Exploit Score: 6.8 |
Impact Score: 2.7 | Impact Score: 2.9 |
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CVSS V3 Metrics: | CVSS V2 Metrics: |
Attack Vector: NETWORK | Access Vector: NETWORK |
Attack Complexity: LOW | Access Complexity: MEDIUM |
Privileges Required: LOW | Authentication: SINGLE |
User Interaction: REQUIRED | Confidentiality: NONE |
Scope: CHANGED | Integrity: PARTIAL |
Confidentiality: LOW | Availability: NONE |
Integrity: LOW | |
Availability: NONE | |
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