CVE-2017-9071

CVE-2017-9071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modx Modx Revolution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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

Description

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, an attacker might be able to trigger XSS by injecting a payload into the HTTP Host header of a request. This is exploitable only in conjunction with other issues such as Cache Poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9071?
In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, an attacker might be able to trigger XSS by injecting a payload into the HTTP Host header of a request. This is exploitable only in conjunction with other issues such as Cache Poisoning.
How severe is CVE-2017-9071?
CVE-2017-9071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9071 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9071?
CVE-2017-9071 affects Modx Modx Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9071?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9071 published?
CVE-2017-9071 was published on 2017-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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