Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-10039 affects MODX Revolution before 2.5.2-pl. A remote attacker could abuse directory handling in a connector endpoint to traverse local paths and potentially include or manipulate files. Treat exposed older MODX sites as business-relevant because CMS file access problems can lead to data disclosure, site integrity issues, and recovery work. Exposure is likely limited to MODX Revolution installations earlier than 2.5.2-pl where the connector endpoint is reachable by an attacker. The source bundle does not identify affected hosting platforms, plugins, configurations, or authentication requirements. Prioritize remediation for any public MODX Revolution site below 2.5.2-pl. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation in this bundle, but the vulnerability class can affect confidentiality and site integrity, making delayed patching difficult to justify for exposed CMS deployments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MODX Revolution to 2.5.2-pl or later.; Review MODX vendor guidance for any additional hardening steps.; Restrict unnecessary public access to MODX connector endpoints..
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- https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13177CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.2-pl/core/docs/changelog.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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