CVE-2014-8774: XSS

Published Dec 3, 2014
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/index.php in MODX Revolution 2.x before 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the contextkey 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-2014-8774?

CVE-2014-8774 has been classified as a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of a user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8774?

To fix CVE-2014-8774, upgrade MODX Revolution to version 2.2.15 or later which contains the necessary security patches.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8774?

CVE-2014-8774 affects MODX Revolution versions 2.0.0 through 2.2.14.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8774?

CVE-2014-8774 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

5

Can CVE-2014-8774 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-8774 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in a user's browser.

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