CVE-2017-1000223
lowpriority · track · 22EPSS 0.005 · 42 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
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.
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.5–5.4
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affected products (2)
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references (4)
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- https://modx.com/Patchcnnvd
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.7-pl/core/docs/changelog.txtcnnvd
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.7-pl/core/docs/changelog.txtenisa_euvd
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.7-pl/core/docs/changelog.txtRelease NotesThird Party Advisorynvd
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