CVE-2017-9069

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with file upload permissions is able to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with the name .htaccess.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 67.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 18, 2017

Last Modified

May 13, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 22, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

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[SECURITY-19] Remove htaccess from allowed file types on new installations by Mark-H · Pull Request #13423 · modxcms/revolution · GitHub

https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/pull/13423

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Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

Packagist(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
modx/revolution	—	2.5.7	—

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2017-9069?

CVE-2017-9069 is a high vulnerability published on May 18, 2017. In MODX Revolution before 2.5.7, a user with file upload permissions is able to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with the name .htaccess.

When was CVE-2017-9069 disclosed?

CVE-2017-9069 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 18, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2017-9069 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-9069 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 67.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9069?

CVE-2017-9069 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2017-9069?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2017-9069, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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