CVE-2021-42840 is a remote code execution vulnerability in SuiteCRM versions prior to 7.11.19. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker, after gaining admin account access, to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the system settings' Log File Name, bypassing previous security measures. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code, including a Metasploit module, is available, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 7.11.19CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:salesagility:suitecrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.