CVE-2019-1010123: MODX Revolution Gallery 1.7.0 is affected by: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-1010123?

modx revolution: upgrade to newer than 2.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-1010123 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010123 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-2019-1010123 affect?

CVE-2019-1010123 affects modx revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MODX Revolution Gallery 1.7.0 is affected by: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. The impact is: Creating file with custom a filename and content. The component is: Filtering user parameters before passing them into ph

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-1010123?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-1010123 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting modx revolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MODX Revolution Gallery 1.7.0 is affected by: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. The impact is: Creating file with custom a filename and content. The component is: Filtering user parameters before passing them into phpthumb class. The attack vector is: web request via /assets/components/gallery/connector.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2019-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: modx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-23 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

modx modx revolution UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.6.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.6.4

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 2.6.4 (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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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-2019-1010123?

modx revolution: upgrade to newer than 2.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-1010123 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010123 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-2019-1010123 affect?

CVE-2019-1010123 affects modx revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MODX Revolution Gallery 1.7.0 is affected by: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. The impact is: Creating file with custom a filename and content. The component is: Filtering user parameters before passing them into ph

How urgent is CVE-2019-1010123?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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