SuiteCRM authenticated SQL Injection in TreeData entrypoint

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-36409 allows an attacker to bypass security measures and directly manipulate the database underlying SuiteCRM. This could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of sensitive customer data, financial records, and other critical business information. Depending on database privileges, an attacker might also be able to gain control of the underlying server, facilitating lateral movement within the network. The potential blast radius is significant, as a compromised SuiteCRM instance can expose a wide range of confidential data.

Organizations heavily reliant on SuiteCRM for managing customer relationships and sales data are particularly at risk. This includes businesses of all sizes, especially those with limited security expertise or those running older, unpatched versions of SuiteCRM. Shared hosting environments where multiple customers share the same server instance are also at increased risk, as a compromise of one SuiteCRM instance could potentially affect others.

• php: Examine SuiteCRM application logs for suspicious SQL queries or error messages related to the Tree data entry point. Use a code scanner to identify instances of unsanitized user input being used in SQL queries. • generic web: Monitor web server access logs for unusual requests targeting the Tree data entry point. Look for patterns indicative of SQL Injection attempts, such as the presence of SQL keywords or special characters in request parameters. • database (mysql): If SuiteCRM uses MySQL, run the following query to check for suspicious database activity:

SELECT * FROM mysql.general_log WHERE command_type = 'Query' AND argument LIKE '%SELECT%UNION%';

1. 2024-06-10Disclosure

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1. Réservé2024-05-27
2. Publiée2024-06-10
3. Modifiée2024-08-02
4. EPSS mis à jour2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-36409 is to immediately upgrade SuiteCRM to version 7.14.4 or later. If upgrading is not feasible due to compatibility issues or downtime constraints, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting the Tree data entry point. Input validation and sanitization techniques should be implemented at the application level to further reduce the attack surface. Regularly review and update database user permissions to limit the potential impact of a successful attack.