CVE-2014-2268

Name: CVE-2014-2268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-16T01:59:00.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2268 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. views/Index.php in the Install module in vTiger 6.0 before Security Patch 2 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to re-install the application via a request that sets the X-Requested-With HTTP header, as demonstrated by executing arbitrary PHP code via the db_name parameter.. EPSS estimates a 31.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

views/Index.php in the Install module in vTiger 6.0 before Security Patch 2 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to re-install the application via a request that sets the X-Requested-With HTTP header, as demonstrated by executing arbitrary PHP code via the db_name parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

31.21%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	1.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	2.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	2.0.1
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	2.1
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	3.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	3.2
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	4
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	4.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	4.0.1
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	4.2
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	4.2.4
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.0.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.0.1
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.0.2
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.0.3
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.0.4
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.1.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.2.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.2.1
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.3.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	5.4.0
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	6.0.0

References

http://vtiger-crm.2324883.n4.nabble.com/Vtigercrm-developers-IMP-forgot-password-and-re-installation-security-fix-tt9786.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32794Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66757Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.navixia.com/blog/entry/navixia-find-critical-vulnerabilities-in-vtiger-crm-cve-2014-2268-cve-2014-2269.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://vtiger-crm.2324883.n4.nabble.com/Vtigercrm-developers-IMP-forgot-password-and-re-installation-security-fix-tt9786.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32794Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66757Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.navixia.com/blog/entry/navixia-find-critical-vulnerabilities-in-vtiger-crm-cve-2014-2268-cve-2014-2269.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2268?

How severe is CVE-2014-2268?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2268 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2268?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST