How severe is CVE-2008-7243?

CVE-2008-7243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7243?

CVE-2008-7243 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7243?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-7243 published?

CVE-2008-7243 was published on 2009-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7243

CVE-2008-7243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modxcms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Modxcms
Published: 2009-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in page 34 in MODx CMS 0.9.6.1 and 0.9.6.1p1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of other users for requests that modify passwords via manager/index.php. NOTE: due to the lack of details, it is not clear whether this is related to CVE-2008-5941.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7243?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in page 34 in MODx CMS 0.9.6.1 and 0.9.6.1p1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of other users for requests that modify passwords via manager/index.php. NOTE: due to the lack of details, it is not clear whether this is related to CVE-2008-5941.
How severe is CVE-2008-7243?: CVE-2008-7243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7243?: CVE-2008-7243 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7243?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7243 published?: CVE-2008-7243 was published on 2009-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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