HIGH
CVE-2021-41597
CWE-352Published: January 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
SuiteCRM through 7.11.21 is vulnerable to CSRF, with resultant remote code execution, via the UpgradeWizard functionality, if a PHP file is included in a ZIP archive.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-41597 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.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
salesagility1 product(s)
suitecrm
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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https://docs.suitecrm.com/admin/releases/Release Notes
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https://github.com/ach-ing/cves/blob/main/CVE-2021-41597.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://suitecrm.comProduct
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https://docs.suitecrm.com/admin/releases/Release Notes
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https://github.com/ach-ing/cves/blob/main/CVE-2021-41597.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://suitecrm.comProduct
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-41597
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 12, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-41597 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.