CVE-2026-29103
Critical RCE in SuiteCRM ModuleScanner.php via Patch Bypass
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-24
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| suitecrm | suitecrm | to 7.15.1 (exc) |
| suitecrm | suitecrm | From 8.0.0 (inc) to 8.9.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-358 | The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. |
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw in SuiteCRM versions 7.15.0 and 8.9.2 that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary system commands on the server.
The issue arises from a flaw in the ModuleScanner.php file's PHP token parsing logic, where the scanner incorrectly resets its internal state when encountering single-character tokens like =, ., or ;.
This flaw enables attackers to hide dangerous function calls such as system() or exec() using variable assignments or string concatenation, bypassing the security controls designed to prevent such executions.
The vulnerability is a direct patch bypass of a previous CVE (CVE-2024-49774), and it was fixed in SuiteCRM versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts as it allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary system commands remotely.
Such remote code execution can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, data loss, or further exploitation of the affected system.
Given the high CVSS score of 9.1, the vulnerability poses a critical risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade SuiteCRM to versions 7.15.1 or 8.9.3, which contain patches addressing the issue.
Avoid using versions 7.15.0 and 8.9.2, as they are vulnerable to remote code execution by authenticated administrators.