CVE-2009-3250 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 18 Sep 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious PHP attachments in vtiger CRM, requiring specific server configurations.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-3250?

CVE-2009-3250 is a critical vulnerability in Vtiger Vtiger Crm, published on 18 Sep 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The saveForwardAttachments procedure in the Compose Mail functionality in vtiger CRM 5.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by composing an e-mail message with an attachment filename ending in (1) .php in installations based on certain Apache HTTP Server configurations, (2) .php. on Windows, or (3) .php/ on Linux, and then making a direct request to a certain pathname under storage/.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3250?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vtiger Vtiger Crm.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3250?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3250 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-3250 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3250 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-83qm-4jqf-qgx7.