CVE-2023-22952
Multiple SugarCRM Products Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SugarCRM Multiple Products
In SugarCRM before 12.0. Hotfix 91155, a crafted request can inject custom PHP code through the EmailTemplates because of missing input validation.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 2 February 2023. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 23 February 2023.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 80.1%, which is higher than 99.6% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2023-22952 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2023-22952.
What does CVE-2023-22952 affect?
CVE-2023-22952 affects SugarCRM Multiple Products. In SugarCRM before 12.0. Hotfix 91155, a crafted request can inject custom PHP code through the EmailTemplates because of missing input validation.
How severe is CVE-2023-22952?
CVE-2023-22952 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 80.1%, higher than 99.6% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 23 February 2023.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2023-22952?
Apply the vendor patch for SugarCRM Multiple Products as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.