CVE-2008-7242: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-7242: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx CMS 0.9.6.1 and 0.9.6.1p1 allo remote attackers...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx CMS 0.9.6.1 and 0.9.6.1p1 allo remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) search, (2) "a," (3) messagesubject, and (4) messagebody parameters to certain pages as reachable from manager/index.php; (5) highlight, (6) id, (7) email, (8) name, and (9) parent parameters to index.php; and the (10) docgrp and (11) moreResultsPage parameters to index-ajax.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-7242 describes multiple cross-site scripting flaws in MODx CMS 0.9.6.1 and 0.9.6.1p1. An attacker could cause vulnerable pages to run attacker-controlled script or HTML in a user's browser. Business impact depends on who views the malicious content, but CMS administrator sessions are the main concern. Exposure is most likely on legacy, self-hosted MODx CMS sites running 0.9.6.1 or 0.9.6.1p1, especially if the manager interface or affected public pages are reachable. Modern MODx versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize this for any public or administrator-used legacy MODx site. It is not a KEV-backed emergency based on the provided sources, but XSS in a CMS can enable account abuse and content tampering if privileged users are targeted. Mitigation focus: Inventory MODx installations and confirm whether versions 0.9.6.1 or 0.9.6.1p1 are present.; Check MODx vendor or project guidance for the appropriate supported upgrade or fix.; Restrict access to CMS management paths where business operations allow..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 17, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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modx-index-multiple-xss(40375)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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