HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-5715
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CVE-2018-5715

CWE-79Published: January 16, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

phprint.php in SugarCRM 3.5.1 has XSS via a parameter name in the query string (aka a $key variable).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-5715 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-5715. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

sugarcrm1 product(s)
sugarcrm
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

https://m4k4br0.github.io/sugarcrm-xss/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43683/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://m4k4br0.github.io/sugarcrm-xss/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43683/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-5715
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-5715 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.