CVE-2022-50589
📋 TL;DR
This is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SuiteCRM's export functionality that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, data theft, and complete system compromise. All SuiteCRM instances prior to version 7.12.6 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SuiteCRM
📦 What is this software?
Suitecrm by Salesagility
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover via remote code execution, data exfiltration, lateral movement, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Database compromise leading to sensitive data theft, privilege escalation, and potential ransomware deployment.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, WAF rules, and minimal database privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available, simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.12.6
Vendor Advisory: https://docs.suitecrm.com/admin/releases/7.12.x/#_7_12_6
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your SuiteCRM instance and database. 2. Download SuiteCRM 7.12.6 or later. 3. Follow official upgrade instructions from SuiteCRM documentation. 4. Verify the patch is applied by checking version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock malicious SQL injection patterns in the export functionality
WAF-specific rules to block SQL patterns in 'uid' parameter
Disable Export Functionality
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable export feature
Modify SuiteCRM configuration to disable export module
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate SuiteCRM from critical systems
- Apply principle of least privilege to database accounts used by SuiteCRM
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check SuiteCRM version in admin panel or via version.php fileCheck Version:
grep 'suitecrm_version' suitecrm/version.phpVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 7.12.6 or later in admin interface📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple export requests with suspicious 'uid' parameters
- Error logs showing SQL syntax errors
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to export endpoints with SQL patterns in parameters
- Unusual outbound database connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/index.php?module=Export&action=export" AND (param="uid" AND value CONTAINS "UNION" OR value CONTAINS "SELECT" OR value CONTAINS "--")