Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in SuiteCRM, an open-source Customer Relationship Management software. Before versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3, an authenticated administrator could exploit a flaw in the Configurator module to upload arbitrary files by bypassing file type restrictions intended for PDF font files.

This means that an attacker with administrator access can upload files with attacker-controlled filenames to the server, potentially breaking security boundaries.

Although the upload directory is not directly accessible via the web by default, this vulnerability could be combined with other weaknesses or specific deployment setups to enable further attacks.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows an authenticated administrator to upload arbitrary files to the server, which can lead to security boundary violations.

While the upload directory is not directly web-accessible by default, this flaw may enable further attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities or certain deployment configurations.

Potential impacts include unauthorized file uploads that could be used to execute malicious code, escalate privileges, or compromise the integrity of the system.

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Compliance Impact

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Detection Guidance

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade SuiteCRM to version 7.15.1 or 8.9.3 or later, as these versions contain patches that fix the authenticated arbitrary file upload issue in the Configurator module.

Additionally, ensure that only trusted administrators have access to the Configurator module to reduce the risk of exploitation.

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