CVE-2022-26149: Modx/revolution Unrestricted Upload Of File With Vulnerability

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j8jp-9x42-4pj5

CVSS 7.2

Published 2022-02-27

Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-26149 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) unrestricted upload of file with vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Modx/revolution libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in modx revolution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-26149 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-26149

GHSA Identifier GHSA-j8jp-9x42-4pj5

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2

CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Affected Product Modx/revolution

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-02-27

Last Updated 2022-03-11

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required High (PR:H)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-26149

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Modx/revolution dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

modx/revolution fixed: Latest secure release

Upgrade modx/revolution to Latest secure release

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

inspect dependencies for modx/revolution

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-26149, inspect your project dependencies for Modx/revolution:

inspect dependencies for modx/revolution

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Modx/revolution in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Modx/revolution, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

MODX Revolution through 2.8.3-pl allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, because the Uploadable File Types setting can be changed by an administrator.

CVE-2022-26149 Affected Modx/revolution Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
modx/revolution	Packagist	≤ 2.8.3-pl

References

NVD — CVE-2022-26149 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26149

Modx/revolution Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/modxcms/revolution

Modx/revolution Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/sartlabs/0days/blob/main/Modx/Exploit.txt

Modx/revolution Security Information SECURITY

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171488/MODX-Revolution-2.8.3-pl-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26149?

CVE-2022-26149 is a security vulnerability in Modx/revolution involving Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in MODX Revolution under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.

Which Modx/revolution versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: modx/revolution.

What version fixes CVE-2022-26149?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is modx/revolution affected?

Yes, modx/revolution is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-26149?

CVE-2022-26149 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-26149?

CVE-2022-26149 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-26149?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for modx/revolution'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

Normalized schema output

View Raw JSON

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  "published" : "2022-02-27T00:00:14Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-26149" ],
  "summary" : "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in MODX Revolution",
  "details" : "MODX Revolution through 2.8.3-pl allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, because the Uploadable File Types setting can be changed by an administrator.",
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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/sartlabs/0days/blob/main/Modx/Exploit.txt"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171488/MODX-Revolution-2.8.3-pl-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
  } ],
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
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    "nvd_published_at" : "2022-02-26T21:15:00Z"
  }
}

CVSS V3

7.2 HIGH