HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-7322
HIGH

CVE-2017-7322

CWE-295Published: March 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The (1) update and (2) package-installation features in MODX Revolution 2.5.4-pl and earlier do not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and trigger the execution of arbitrary code via a crafted certificate.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-7322 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

modx1 product(s)
modx revolution
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228
ADVISORYhttps://mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX%20-%20Responsible%20Disclosure%20-%20January%202017.pdf
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228
ADVISORYhttps://mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX%20-%20Responsible%20Disclosure%20-%20January%202017.pdf

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX%20-%20Responsible%20Disclosure%20-%20January%202017.pdfExploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97228Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://mazinahmed.net/services/public-reports/ModX%20-%20Responsible%20Disclosure%20-%20January%202017.pdfExploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-7322
CVSS Score8.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 30, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-7322 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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