CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20758: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 06 2019(Updated: )

MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MODx Revolution<=2.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20758?

    CVE-2018-20758 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20758?

    To fix CVE-2018-20758, upgrade your MODX Revolution version to at least 2.7.1 or later.

  • What versions of MODX are affected by CVE-2018-20758?

    CVE-2018-20758 affects MODX Revolution versions up to 2.7.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-20758 have on users?

    CVE-2018-20758 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an affected user's session.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20758?

    There is no recommended workaround for CVE-2018-20758; the best approach is to update to a patched version.

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