CVE-2019-17300 : What You Need to Know

SugarCRM versions prior to 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 are vulnerable to PHP code injection in the Administration module when accessed by a Developer user.

Understanding CVE-2019-17300

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in SugarCRM that allows PHP code injection by a Developer user.

What is CVE-2019-17300?

SugarCRM versions before 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 are prone to PHP code injection in the Administration module, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17300

The vulnerability could be exploited by a malicious Developer user to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code, compromising the integrity and security of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17300

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

SugarCRM versions prior to 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 are susceptible to PHP code injection in the Administration module when accessed by a Developer user.

Affected Systems and Versions

SugarCRM versions before 8.0.4
SugarCRM 9.x before 9.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows a Developer user to inject malicious PHP code into the Administration module, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-17300 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SugarCRM to version 8.0.4 or 9.0.2 to patch the vulnerability.
Restrict access to the Administration module to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user activities within SugarCRM.
Educate Developer users on secure coding practices to prevent code injection vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by SugarCRM to address known vulnerabilities.