CVE-2018-20757
CVE-2018-20757 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modx Modx Revolution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Modx Modx Revolution
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via an extended user field such as Container name or Attribute name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20757?
- MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via an extended user field such as Container name or Attribute name.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20757?
- CVE-2018-20757 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-20757 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-20757?
- CVE-2018-20757 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-2018-20757?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-20757 published?
- CVE-2018-20757 was published on 2019-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:modx:modx_revolution:2.7.0:pl:*:*:*:*:*:*
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