How severe is CVE-2016-10038?

CVE-2016-10038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-10038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10038?

CVE-2016-10038 affects Modx Modx Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10038?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10038 published?

CVE-2016-10038 was published on 2016-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10038

CVE-2016-10038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Modx Modx Revolution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Modx Modx Revolution
Published: 2016-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal in /connectors/index.php in MODX Revolution before 2.5.2-pl allows remote attackers to perform local file inclusion/traversal/manipulation via a crafted dir parameter, related to browser/directory/remove.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10038?: Directory traversal in /connectors/index.php in MODX Revolution before 2.5.2-pl allows remote attackers to perform local file inclusion/traversal/manipulation via a crafted dir parameter, related to browser/directory/remove.
How severe is CVE-2016-10038?: CVE-2016-10038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-10038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10038?: CVE-2016-10038 affects Modx Modx Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10038 published?: CVE-2016-10038 was published on 2016-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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