CVE-2026-29098 SuiteCRM has Relative Path Traversal via ModuleBuilder Modules ExportCustom Action
An administrator can exploit path traversal in ModuleBuilder to copy sensitive system files into the web root, exposing secrets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-29098?
CVE-2026-29098 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in SuiteCRM, published on 19 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SuiteCRM is an open-source, enterprise-ready Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software application. Prior to versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3, the `action_exportCustom` function in `modules/ModuleBuilder/controller.php` fails to properly neutralize path traversal sequences in the `$modules` and `$name` parameters. Both parameters later reach the `exportCustom` function in `modules/ModuleBuilder/MB/MBPackage.php` where they are both utilized in constructing s paths for file reading and writing. As such, it is possible for a user with access to the ModuleBuilder module, generally an administrator, to craft a request that can copy the content of any readable directory on the underlying host into the web root, making them readable. As the `ModuleBuilder` module is part of both major versions 7 and 8, both current major versions are affected. This vulnerability allows an attacker to copy any readable directory into the web root. This includes system files like the content of `/etc, or the root directory of the web server, potentially exposing secrets and environment variables. Versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3 patch the issue.
Weakness: CWE-23
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suitecrm Suitecrm.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-29098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6858-fhw5-56gf.