Modx · Modx Revolution · CVE-2017-9067
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
MODX Revolution versions prior to 2.5.7
**Description**
The issue arises from insufficient validation of the `action` parameter to the "setup/index.php" endpoint, allowing an attacker to include and execute arbitrary files on the web server due to directory traversal. This can occur when PHP 5.3.3 is used.
**Recommendations**
For MODX Revolution versions prior to 2.5.7, update to version 2.5.7 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the "setup/index.php" endpoint to minimize the risk of exploitation.