CVE-2023-22952

Name: CVE-2023-22952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-11T09:15:08.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 80.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22952 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In SugarCRM before 12.0. Hotfix 91155, a crafted request can inject custom PHP code through the EmailTemplates because of missing input validation.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 80.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In SugarCRM before 12.0. Hotfix 91155, a crafted request can inject custom PHP code through the EmailTemplates because of missing input validation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

80.27%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Feb 23, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sugarcrm	Sugarcrm	>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.5
Sugarcrm	Sugarcrm	>= 12.0.0, < 12.0.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171320/SugarCRM-12.x-Remote-Code-Execution-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.sugarcrm.com/Resources/Security/sugarcrm-sa-2023-001/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171320/SugarCRM-12.x-Remote-Code-Execution-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.sugarcrm.com/Resources/Security/sugarcrm-sa-2023-001/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-22952US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22952?

In SugarCRM before 12.0. Hotfix 91155, a crafted request can inject custom PHP code through the EmailTemplates because of missing input validation.

How severe is CVE-2023-22952?

CVE-2023-22952 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 80.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22952?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-22952?

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Source: NVD / NIST