CVE-2013-3214

vtiger CRM 5.4.0 and earlier contain a PHP Code Injection Vulnerability in 'vtigerolservice.php'

published January 28, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
85%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky PHP code injection flaw is hiding in vtiger CRM 5.4.0 and earlier! This vulnerability lives in 'vtigerolservice.php' and could be a gateway for mischief! Think of it as a sneaky delivery person who gets access to your office by cleverly presenting a fake package to the receptionist — once inside, they could cause all sorts of chaos! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, potentially allowing them to gain control over sensitive data or disrupt services. This could lead to anything from data theft to full server takeover, making it a serious concern for any organization using this software!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky delivery person who gets access to your office by cleverly presenting a fake package to the receptionist — once inside, they could cause all sorts of chaos! The vulnerability is due to improper handling of user input in the 'vtigerolservice.php' file, allowing attackers to inject malicious PHP code that gets executed on the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, potentially allowing them to gain control over sensitive data or disrupt services. This could lead to anything from data theft to full server takeover, making it a serious concern for any organization using this software! To remediate this issue, upgrade to the latest version of vtiger CRM, ensuring you're using a version that contains the necessary security patches. Additionally, consider implementing web application firewalls to help filter out malicious requests and validate input. You've got this! With these steps, you'll secure your CRM and help keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.84535 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2020-01-28T20:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 20:27Z
    vtiger CRM 5.4.0 and earlier contain a PHP Code Injection Vulnerability in 'vtigerolservice.php'
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