CVE-2024-36408CWE-89

SuiteCRM authenticated SQL Injection in Alerts

Critical · published June 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the `Alerts` controller of SuiteCRM up to versions 7.14.4 and 8.6.1! This vulnerability could let attackers manipulate your database with just a few crafty inputs. 🔥 Think of the database as a restaurant’s kitchen where orders are placed without checks. If a server takes any order without verifying it, a mischievous customer could request something outrageous, like a dozen desserts instead of the main course – chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete system takeover! That's not just a recipe for disaster; it’s an absolute nightmare for your customer data and business integrity!

Put simply

Think of the database as a restaurant’s kitchen where orders are placed without checks. If a server takes any order without verifying it, a mischievous customer could request something outrageous, like a dozen desserts instead of the main course – chaos in the kitchen! This SQL injection vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in the `Alerts` controller, allowing attackers to execute malicious SQL commands on the database used by SuiteCRM.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete system takeover! That's not just a recipe for disaster; it’s an absolute nightmare for your customer data and business integrity! Immediately update SuiteCRM to versions 7.14.4 or 8.6.1 to eliminate this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review and sanitize any user input to ensure that no harmful SQL commands can be executed. Don't forget to test your system after the update! You've got this! By taking swift action, you’ll have your SuiteCRM secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00462 · 39.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-06-10T16:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 16:46Z
    SuiteCRM authenticated SQL Injection in Alerts
    cvelistv5