How severe is CVE-2010-1427?

CVE-2010-1427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1427?

CVE-2010-1427 primarily affects Modxcms Evolution. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1427?

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

When was CVE-2010-1427 published?

CVE-2010-1427 was published on 2010-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1427

CVE-2010-1427 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modxcms Evolution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Modxcms Evolution
Published: 2010-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SearchHighlight plugin in MODx Evolution before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to AjaxSearch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1427?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SearchHighlight plugin in MODx Evolution before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to AjaxSearch.
How severe is CVE-2010-1427?: CVE-2010-1427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1427?: CVE-2010-1427 primarily affects Modxcms Evolution. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1427 published?: CVE-2010-1427 was published on 2010-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.6.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:evolution:0.9.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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