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CVE-2014-2268

CWE-264Published: November 16, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

views/Index.php in the Install module in vTiger 6.0 before Security Patch 2 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to re-install the application via a request that sets the X-Requested-With HTTP header, as demonstrated by executing arbitrary PHP code via the db_name parameter.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2268 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-2268. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityP

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

vtiger1 product(s)

vtiger crm

Source: NVD CPE · 22 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://vtiger-crm.2324883.n4.nabble.com/Vtigercrm-developers-IMP-forgot-password-and-re-installation-security-fix-tt9786.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32794

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66757

ADVISORYhttps://www.navixia.com/blog/entry/navixia-find-critical-vulnerabilities-in-vtiger-crm-cve-2014-2268-cve-2014-2269.html

ADVISORYhttp://vtiger-crm.2324883.n4.nabble.com/Vtigercrm-developers-IMP-forgot-password-and-re-installation-security-fix-tt9786.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32794

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66757

ADVISORYhttps://www.navixia.com/blog/entry/navixia-find-critical-vulnerabilities-in-vtiger-crm-cve-2014-2268-cve-2014-2269.html

All References (8)

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http://vtiger-crm.2324883.n4.nabble.com/Vtigercrm-developers-IMP-forgot-password-and-re-installation-security-fix-tt9786.htmlVendor Advisory

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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32794Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66757Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.navixia.com/blog/entry/navixia-find-critical-vulnerabilities-in-vtiger-crm-cve-2014-2268-cve-2014-2269.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory

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http://vtiger-crm.2324883.n4.nabble.com/Vtigercrm-developers-IMP-forgot-password-and-re-installation-security-fix-tt9786.htmlVendor Advisory

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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32794Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66757Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.navixia.com/blog/entry/navixia-find-critical-vulnerabilities-in-vtiger-crm-cve-2014-2268-cve-2014-2269.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-2268

CVSS Score5.0 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-264

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedNov 16, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2014-2268 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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