CVE-2014-8773: CSRF
Published Dec 3, 2014
·Updated
MODX Revolution 2.x before 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism by (1) omitting the CSRF token or via a (2) long string in the CSRF token parameter.
Affected Software
29 affected components
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.0
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.1
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.3
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.4
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.5
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.6
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.7
MODx MODX Revolution=2.0.8
MODx MODX Revolution=2.1.0
MODx MODX Revolution=2.1.1
MODx MODX Revolution=2.1.2
MODx MODX Revolution=2.1.3
MODx MODX Revolution=2.1.4
MODx MODX Revolution=2.1.5
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.0
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.1
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.2
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.3
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.4
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.5
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.6
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.7
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.8
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.9
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.10
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.11
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.12
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.13
MODx MODX Revolution=2.2.14
Event History
Dec 3, 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-2014-8773?
CVE-2014-8773 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass CSRF protection.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-8773?
To fix CVE-2014-8773, upgrade to MODX Revolution version 2.2.15 or later.
3
What versions of MODX Revolution are affected by CVE-2014-8773?
CVE-2014-8773 affects MODX Revolution versions prior to 2.2.15.
4
What type of attacks does CVE-2014-8773 enable?
CVE-2014-8773 enables cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by allowing token bypassing.
5
Can CVE-2014-8773 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2014-8773 can be exploited by remote attackers without needing authentication.