MODx Evolution 'editor.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	42644
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 24 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 24 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Tyler Borland
Vulnerable:	MODx MODx Evolution 1.0.4
Not Vulnerable:

MODx Evolution 'editor.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODx Evolution is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may let the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

MODx Evolution 1.0.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

MODx Evolution 'editor.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.

MODx Evolution 'editor.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

MODx Evolution 'editor.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Mod-X Multiple Vulnerabilities (exploit chaining) (Tyler Borland)
  
• MODx Homepage (MODx)
  
• MODX-2281 (tborland1)