How severe is CVE-2022-26149?

CVE-2022-26149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26149?

CVE-2022-26149 affects Modx Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26149?

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-2022-26149 published?

CVE-2022-26149 was published on 2022-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26149

CVE-2022-26149 is a high-severity vulnerability in Modx Revolution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Modx Revolution
Published: 2022-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MODX Revolution through 2.8.3-pl allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, because the Uploadable File Types setting can be changed by an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26149?: MODX Revolution through 2.8.3-pl allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, because the Uploadable File Types setting can be changed by an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2022-26149?: CVE-2022-26149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26149?: CVE-2022-26149 affects Modx Revolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26149?: 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-2022-26149 published?: CVE-2022-26149 was published on 2022-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:modx:revolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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