How severe is CVE-2017-9067?

CVE-2017-9067 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9067 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9067?

CVE-2017-9067 primarily affects Modx Modx Revolution. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9067?

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-2017-9067 published?

CVE-2017-9067 was published on 2017-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9067

CVE-2017-9067 is a high-severity vulnerability in Modx Modx Revolution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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 7.0)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Modx Modx Revolution
Published: 2017-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, when PHP 5.3.3 is used, an attacker is able to include and execute arbitrary files on the web server due to insufficient validation of the action parameter to setup/index.php, aka directory traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9067?: In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, when PHP 5.3.3 is used, an attacker is able to include and execute arbitrary files on the web server due to insufficient validation of the action parameter to setup/index.php, aka directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2017-9067?: CVE-2017-9067 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9067 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9067?: CVE-2017-9067 primarily affects Modx Modx Revolution. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9067?: 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-2017-9067 published?: CVE-2017-9067 was published on 2017-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

221.161.235.168 (ipv4-addr)
103.20.122.54 (ipv4-addr)
220.88.220.59 (ipv4-addr)
211.253.10.61 (ipv4-addr)
121.132.27.238 (ipv4-addr)
121.78.158.30 (ipv4-addr)
14.63.192.228 (ipv4-addr)