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4.0

Vtiger CRM lets logged‑in users read any file

CVE-2014-1222 · published 12 years ago
Summary

In versions of Vtiger CRM before 6.0.0 Security Patch 1, an authenticated user can trick the system into opening files outside the intended folder by using ".." in a download request. This could expose sensitive data stored on the server. Apply the latest security patch or upgrade to a newer version of Vtiger CRM to close the loophole.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
vtiger vtiger_crm <= 6.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:vtiger:vtiger_crm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in kcfinder/browse.php in Vtiger CRM before 6.0.0 Security patch 1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file paramet...
Directory traversal vulnerability in kcfinder/browse.php in Vtiger CRM before 6.0.0 Security patch 1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a download action. NOTE: it is likely that this issue is actually in the KCFinder third-party component, and it affects additional products besides Vtiger CRM.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.0 Medium
Exploitation
9% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published12 Aug 2014
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-1222 · NVD
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