VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2017-9069
CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability1.86%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-05-18
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Primary references
- cve@mitre.org — Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- cve@mitre.org — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory