CVE-2009-2146
6.0 · MEDIUMUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Compose Email feature in the Emails module in Sugar Community Edition (aka SugarCRM) before 5.2f allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary…
Overview
CVE-2009-2146 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sugarcrm sugarcrm. It was published on June 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Compose Email feature in the Emails module in Sugar Community Edition (aka SugarCRM) before 5.2f allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with only an extension in its name, then accessing the file via a direct request to a modified filename under cache/modules/Emails/, as demonstrated using .php as the entire original name.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sugarcrm. Update sugarcrm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugarcrm | sugarcrm | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2009-2146?
CVE-2009-2146 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sugarcrm sugarcrm. It was published on June 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2009-2146?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2146?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sugarcrm. Update sugarcrm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-2146?
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