Published:2011/01/26 Last Updated:2011/01/26
JVN#95385972
MODx Evolution vulnerable to directory traversal
Overview
MODx Evolution contains a directory traversal vulnerability.
Products Affected
- MODx Evolution 1.0.4 and earlier
Description
MODx provided by the MODx CMS Project is a Content Management System (CMS) software. MODx contains a directory traversal vulnerability.
Impact
A remote attacker may access or view arbitrary files on the server.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| The MODx CMS Project | MODX Evolution 1.0.5 Tightens Security and Lots of Little Improvements |
| Get the latest MODx releases |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2011.01.26
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the vulnerability can be exploited without an honest user taking any action |
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| Exploit Complexity | some expertise and/or luck required (most buffer overflows, guessing correctly in small space, expertise in Windows function calls) |
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Credit
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2010-3930 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2011-000009 |