CVE-2019-5009

Name: CVE-2019-5009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-04T14:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 9.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5009 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Vtiger CRM 7.1.0 before Hotfix2 allows uploading files with the extension "php3" in the logo upload field, if the uploaded file is in PNG format and has a size of 150x40. One can put PHP code into the image; PHP code can be executed using "<? ?>" tags, as demonstrated by a CompanyDetailsSave action. EPSS estimates a 9.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vtiger CRM 7.1.0 before Hotfix2 allows uploading files with the extension "php3" in the logo upload field, if the uploaded file is in PNG format and has a size of 150x40. One can put PHP code into the image; PHP code can be executed using "<? ?>" tags, as demonstrated by a CompanyDetailsSave action. This bypasses the bad-file-extensions protection mechanism. It is related to actions/CompanyDetailsSave.php, actions/UpdateCompanyLogo.php, and models/CompanyDetails.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

9.94%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	<= 7.1.0	—
Vtiger	Vtiger Crm	7.1.0	Hotfix1

References

http://code.vtiger.com/vtiger/vtigercrm/commit/52fc2fb520ddc55949c2fbedaabd61ddd0109375Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.vtigercrm.com/pipermail/vtigercrm-developers/2019-January/037852.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://pentest.com.tr/exploits/Vtiger-CRM-7-1-0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46065Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://code.vtiger.com/vtiger/vtigercrm/commit/52fc2fb520ddc55949c2fbedaabd61ddd0109375Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.vtigercrm.com/pipermail/vtigercrm-developers/2019-January/037852.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://pentest.com.tr/exploits/Vtiger-CRM-7-1-0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46065Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5009?

How severe is CVE-2019-5009?

CVE-2019-5009 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5009?

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