CVE-2022-50590: suitecrm (CVSS 5.3)

Description

SuiteCRM versions prior to 7.12.6 contain a type confusion vulnerability within the processing of the ‘module’ parameter within the ‘deleteAttachment’ functionality. Successful exploitation allows remote unauthenticated attackers to alter database objects including changing the email address of the administrator.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-843 CWE-843

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
salesagility	suitecrm	< 7.12.6

References

Other References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2022/06/09/salesagility-suitecrm-deleteattachment-type-confusion-vulnerability/ https://docs.suitecrm.com/admin/releases/7.12.x/#_7_12_6 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/suitecrm-type-confusion-via-deleteattachment-functionality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50590? +

SuiteCRM versions prior to 7.12.6 contain a type confusion vulnerability within the processing of the ‘module’ parameter within the ‘deleteAttachment’ functionality. Successful exploitation allows remote unauthenticated attackers to alter database objects including changing the email address of the administrator. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50590? +

CVE-2022-50590 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50590? +

CVE-2022-50590 affects products from salesagility, specifically: suitecrm. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-50590? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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