CVE-2014-5451: XSS

Published Nov 6, 2014
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/templates/default/header.tpl in MODX Revolution 2.3.1-pl and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "a" parameter to manager/. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2014-2080 regression.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MODx MODX Revolution<=2.3.1

Event History

Nov 6, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5451?

CVE-2014-5451 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5451?

To fix CVE-2014-5451, upgrade to MODX Revolution version 2.3.2 or later.

3

What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2014-5451?

CVE-2014-5451 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

4

Which versions of MODX Revolution are affected by CVE-2014-5451?

CVE-2014-5451 affects MODX Revolution version 2.3.1-pl and earlier versions.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2014-5451?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2014-5451; patching the software is the recommended solution.

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