CVE-2018-20758

Name: CVE-2018-20758
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-06T17:29:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20758 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Modx	Modx Revolution	<= 2.7.0

References

https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/14103Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/14103Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20758?

MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.

How severe is CVE-2018-20758?

CVE-2018-20758 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20758?

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-2018-20758?

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Source: NVD / NIST