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.
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This high-severity CVE scores 7.0 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 0.2%, top 53% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
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.
May 18, 2017
May 13, 2026
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| modx/revolution | — | 2.5.7 | — |
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