How severe is CVE-2010-5278?

CVE-2010-5278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5278?

CVE-2010-5278 affects Modx Modx Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5278?

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

When was CVE-2010-5278 published?

CVE-2010-5278 was published on 2012-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5278

CVE-2010-5278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modx Modx Revolution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Modx Modx Revolution
Published: 2012-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in manager/controllers/default/resource/tvs.php in MODx Revolution 2.0.2-pl, and possibly earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the class_key parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5278?: Directory traversal vulnerability in manager/controllers/default/resource/tvs.php in MODx Revolution 2.0.2-pl, and possibly earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the class_key parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-5278?: CVE-2010-5278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5278?: CVE-2010-5278 affects Modx Modx Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5278 published?: CVE-2010-5278 was published on 2012-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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