CVE-2017-1000067: MODX Revolution version 2.x - 2.5.6 is vulnerable to blind SQL injection caused by improper sanitization by th

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-1000067 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting revolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MODX Revolution version 2.x - 2.5.6 is vulnerable to blind SQL injection caused by improper sanitization by the escape method resulting in authenticated user accessing database and possibly escalating privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2017-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: modx

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-17 13:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

modx revolution DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0 · 2.0.0 rc1 · 2.0.0 rc2 · 2.0.0 rc3 · 2.0.1 · 2.1.0 · 2.1.0 p12 · 2.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison revolution sudo apt install revolution=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold revolution

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

dnf --showduplicates list revolution sudo dnf downgrade revolution-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> 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.

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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-2017-1000067?

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

Is CVE-2017-1000067 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000067 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-2017-1000067 affect?

CVE-2017-1000067 affects revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). MODX Revolution version 2.x - 2.5.6 is vulnerable to blind SQL injection caused by improper sanitization by the escape method resulting in authenticated user accessing database and possibly escalating privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000067?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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