CVE-2019-17306 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

SugarCRM versions prior to 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 are susceptible to PHP code injection through the Configurator module, allowing exploitation by an administrator user.

Understanding CVE-2019-17306

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in SugarCRM that enables PHP code injection by an admin user.

What is CVE-2019-17306?

The vulnerability in SugarCRM versions before 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 allows an administrator user to inject PHP code through the Configurator module.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17306

The vulnerability can be exploited by an administrator user to execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the application.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17306

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

SugarCRM versions prior to 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 are vulnerable to PHP code injection through the Configurator module, enabling an admin user to execute malicious code.

Affected Systems and Versions

SugarCRM versions before 8.0.4
SugarCRM 9.x before 9.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows an administrator user to inject PHP code through the Configurator module, potentially leading to unauthorized access and actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-17306 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SugarCRM to version 8.0.4 or 9.0.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict administrator access to minimize the risk of code injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Educate administrators on secure coding practices to avoid code injection risks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by SugarCRM to address the PHP code injection vulnerability.