CVE-2018-17556

Name: CVE-2018-17556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T20:29:01.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MODX Revolution v2.6.5-pl allows stored XSS via a Create New Media Source action.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MODX Revolution v2.6.5-pl allows stored XSS via a Create New Media Source action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Modx	Modx Revolution	2.6.5	Pl

References

https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/14094Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/14094Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17556?

MODX Revolution v2.6.5-pl allows stored XSS via a Create New Media Source action.

How severe is CVE-2018-17556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17556?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-17556?

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Source: NVD / NIST