CVE-2018-20758: XSS
Published Feb 6, 2019
·Updated
MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
MODX MODX Revolution<=2.7.0
composer/modx/revolution<2.7.1-pl
2.7.1-pl
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:31 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·01:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What versions of MODX are affected by CVE-2018-20758?
CVE-2018-20758 affects MODX Revolution versions up to 2.7.0.
4
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.
5
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.