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8.8

SugarCRM lets logged‑in users load external files

CVE-2017-14509 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Versions of SugarCRM before the latest patches let a signed‑in user tell the system to fetch files from any web address. This could let an attacker make the application run unwanted code or expose internal data. Apply the vendor’s updates or install the provided input‑validation fix as soon as possible.

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
sugarcrm sugarcrm <= 7.7.2.2
6.5.26
7.8.0.0
7.8.0.1
7.8.1.0
7.8.2.0
7.8.2.1
7.9.0.0
7.9.0.1
7.9.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in SugarCRM before 7.7.2.3, 7.8.x before 7.8.2.2, and 7.9.x before 7.9.2.0 (and Sugar Community Edition 6.5.26). A remote file inclusion has been identified in the Connector...
An issue was discovered in SugarCRM before 7.7.2.3, 7.8.x before 7.8.2.2, and 7.9.x before 7.9.2.0 (and Sugar Community Edition 6.5.26). A remote file inclusion has been identified in the Connectors module allowing authenticated users to include remotely accessible system files via a module=CallRest&url= query string. Proper input validation has been added to mitigate this issue.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
6% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published17 Sep 2017
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-14509 · NVD
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