CVE-2017-1000067: Modx/revolution SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-phhm-6pgm-mxw9
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-1000067 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Modx/revolution libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves modx revolution blind sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.0.

CVE-2017-1000067 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-1000067
GHSA Identifier GHSA-phhm-6pgm-mxw9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Modx/revolution
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2017-1000067

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: 2.6.0 
Upgrade modx/revolution to 2.6.0
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-2017-1000067, 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 2.6.0), 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. 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 version 2.x - 2.5.6 is vulnerable to blind SQL injection caused by improper sanitization by the escape method resulting in authenticated user accessing database and possibly escalating privileges.

CVE-2017-1000067 Affected Modx/revolution Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
modx/revolution
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.6.0
2.6.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-1000067 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000067
Modx/revolution Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution
Modx/revolution Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/blob/2.x/core/xpdo/changelog.txt#L48
Modx/revolution Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/blob/9bf1c6cf7bdc12190b404f93ce7798b39c07bc59/core/xpdo/changelog.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000067?
CVE-2017-1000067 is a security vulnerability in Modx/revolution involving MODX Revolution blind SQL injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Modx/revolution versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.0 across affected packages: modx/revolution.
What version fixes CVE-2017-1000067?
Upgrading to 2.6.0 (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 2.6.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000067?
CVE-2017-1000067 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-1000067?
CVE-2017-1000067 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-1000067?
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.
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