CVE-2019-18784 in SuiteCRM
Summary
by MITRE
SuiteCRM 7.10.x versions prior to 7.10.21 and 7.11.x versions prior to 7.11.9 allow SQL Injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/29/2026
SuiteCRM versions prior to 7.10.21 and 7.11.9 contain a critical sql injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands through improperly validated user input. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization in the application's query building mechanisms, specifically affecting parameters used in database operations. The flaw exists in the way the software processes user-supplied data when constructing sql statements, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to inject crafted sql payloads that bypass normal authentication and authorization controls.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves improper parameter handling within the suitecrm framework where user input is directly concatenated into sql queries without adequate escaping or preparation. Attackers can exploit this weakness by manipulating parameters in api requests, form submissions, or url parameters to inject malicious sql code that executes with the privileges of the database user account associated with the suitecrm application. This allows for data extraction, modification, or deletion across the entire database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise as it provides attackers with potential access to sensitive customer information, business data, and system configurations stored within the suitecrm database. Depending on the database user privileges, successful exploitation could enable full database access including the ability to create new user accounts, modify existing records, or even escalate privileges to system administrator level access. The vulnerability affects organizations using suitecrm for customer relationship management, potentially exposing confidential business data and compromising regulatory compliance requirements.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to suitecrm versions 7.10.21 or 7.11.9 to remediate this vulnerability. Additional mitigations include implementing web application firewalls to detect and block sql injection attempts, restricting database user privileges to minimum required levels, and conducting thorough input validation across all user-facing application interfaces. Security teams should also monitor for suspicious database activities and implement proper logging mechanisms to detect exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with cwe-89 sql injection and maps to attack techniques in the att&ck framework under initial access and privilege escalation categories, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures including input validation controls and principle of least privilege implementations.