CVE-2016-10037

Name: CVE-2016-10037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-24T11:59:00.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10037 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal in /connectors/index.php in MODX Revolution before 2.5.2-pl allows remote attackers to perform local file inclusion/traversal/manipulation via a crafted id (aka dir) parameter, related to browser/directory/getlist.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal in /connectors/index.php in MODX Revolution before 2.5.2-pl allows remote attackers to perform local file inclusion/traversal/manipulation via a crafted id (aka dir) parameter, related to browser/directory/getlist.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Modx	Modx Revolution	< 2.5.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95127Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13177Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.2-pl/core/docs/changelog.txtRelease Notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95127Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13177Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/modxcms/revolution/v2.5.2-pl/core/docs/changelog.txtRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10037?

How severe is CVE-2016-10037?

CVE-2016-10037 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10037?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST