Input validation error in SugarCRM

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU38575

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5946

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in SuiteCRM 7.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SugarCRM: 6.5.22

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:6.5.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/06/6
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/02/5
https://xiphosresearch.com/2016/03/01/Vulnerability-Inheritance-across-Forks.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.