CVE-2010-4883: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/index.php in MODx Revolution 2.0.2-pl allows remote attack

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-4883 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting revolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/index.php in MODx Revolution 2.0.2-pl allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the modhash parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2011-10-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: modx

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-10-07 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

modx revolution DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.2-pl

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2-pl

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy revolution || rpm -q revolution || revolution --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2-pl (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison revolution sudo apt install revolution=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2-pl> sudo apt-mark hold revolution

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list revolution sudo dnf downgrade revolution-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2-pl> sudo dnf versionlock add revolution

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MODx 2.0.2-pl - '/manager/index.php?modahsh' Cross-Site Scripting

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-4883?

revolution: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-4883 being exploited?

CVE-2010-4883 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-4883 affect?

CVE-2010-4883 affects revolution. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/index.php in MODx Revolution 2.0.2-pl allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the modhash parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2010-4883?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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