Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a cross-site scripting issue in a Flash-based image upload helper shipped with MODX Revolution 2.3.2-pl. If reachable, an attacker could cause browser-side script or HTML injection through a callback parameter. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize as a legacy web application risk where MODX 2.3.2-pl is still deployed. It is not KEV-listed and has no provided severity score, but browser-side injection can affect users and administrator sessions if exposed.
Technical view
CVE-2014-8992 affects manager/assets/fileapi/FileAPI.flash.image.swf in MODX Revolution 2.3.2-pl. The reported input is the callback parameter, which can allow arbitrary web script or HTML injection. The bundle does not include CWE mapping, CVSS metrics, exploit maturity, or remediation details beyond the public MODX issue reference.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to MODX Revolution 2.3.2-pl deployments where manager/assets/fileapi/FileAPI.flash.image.swf is present and reachable by browsers. Exposure is unclear for other versions because the provided affected-product metadata is incomplete.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says remote attackers can inject script or HTML through the callback parameter. CISA KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: affected metadata is incomplete, severity is unknown, and the only provided technical detail is the vulnerable SWF path plus callback parameter. Do not assume broader MODX versions, active exploitation, or a specific fixed release without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check current MODX guidance for the affected issue and supported upgrade path.
- Inventory MODX Revolution 2.3.2-pl systems and prioritize any internet-facing manager assets.
- Restrict access to MODX manager paths to trusted users or networks where feasible.
- Remove or disable obsolete Flash-based components only if vendor guidance and operations allow.
- Monitor for requests targeting FileAPI.flash.image.swf with callback parameters.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any MODX instance runs Revolution 2.3.2-pl.
- Check whether manager/assets/fileapi/FileAPI.flash.image.swf exists on deployed systems.
- Determine whether the manager assets path is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for suspicious access to the SWF file and callback parameter.
- Verify remediation against MODX vendor guidance or the referenced issue.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/12161CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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