CWE Code: 79
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 3.5
CWE Name:  Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Summary: a stored web content injection vulnerability (wci, a.k.a xss) is present in modx revolution cms version 2.5.6 and earlier. an authenticated user with permissions to edit users can save malicious javascript as a user group name and potentially take control over victims' accounts. this can lead to an escalation of privileges providing complete administrative control over the cms.
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/PARTIAL/NONE
Published Date: 2017-11-17
Last Modified Date: 2017-12-01
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CWE Code: 79
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 3.5
CWE Name:  Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Summary: a stored web content injection vulnerability (wci, a.k.a xss) is present in modx revolution cms version 2.5.6 and earlier. an authenticated user with permissions to edit users can save malicious javascript as a user group name and potentially take control over victims' accounts. this can lead to an escalation of privileges providing complete administrative control over the cms.
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/PARTIAL/NONE
Published Date: 2017-11-17
Last Modified Date: 2017-12-01
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