CVE-2018-20758: MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-20758?

modx revolution: upgrade to newer than 2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-20758 being exploited?

CVE-2018-20758 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-20758 affect?

CVE-2018-20758 affects modx revolution. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-20758?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2018-20758 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting modx revolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-02-06
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

2019-02-06 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

modx modx revolution UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade modx-revolution

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade modx-revolution

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-20758?

modx revolution: upgrade to newer than 2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-20758 being exploited?

CVE-2018-20758 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-2018-20758 affect?

CVE-2018-20758 affects modx revolution. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via User Settings such as Description.

How urgent is CVE-2018-20758?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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