Vulnerability identifier: #VU60193

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45898

CWE-ID: CWE-98

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SuiteCRM
Web applications / CRM systems

Vendor: SalesAgility

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect input validation when including PHP files. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected application, include and execute arbitrary PHP code on the system with privileges of the web server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SuiteCRM: 7.12.0 - 8.0.1

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External links
http://docs.suitecrm.com/8.x/admin/releases/8.0/
http://docs.suitecrm.com/admin/releases/7.12.x/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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