CVE-2025-54788
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SuiteCRM's InboundEmail module allows attackers to execute arbitrary database queries. All SuiteCRM instances running versions below 7.14.7 are affected, potentially exposing sensitive customer data and system integrity.
💻 Affected Systems
- SuiteCRM
📦 What is this software?
Suitecrm by Salesagility
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise allowing data theft, modification, or deletion, potentially leading to full system takeover through privilege escalation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive CRM data including customer information, business records, and potentially authentication credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, though some data exposure may still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to the InboundEmail functionality, which typically requires some level of authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.14.7
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/security/advisories/GHSA-v3m9-8wg7-c72x
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your SuiteCRM instance and database. 2. Download SuiteCRM version 7.14.7 or higher. 3. Follow the SuiteCRM upgrade documentation to apply the update. 4. Verify the update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable InboundEmail Module
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable InboundEmail module until patching is possible
Navigate to Admin > Module Loader > Disable InboundEmail module
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd SQL injection detection rules to web application firewall
Add SQL injection detection patterns to your WAF configuration
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries for all database operations
- Apply principle of least privilege to database user accounts and restrict access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check SuiteCRM version in Admin > System Settings > System InformationCheck Version:
Check version.php file or Admin panelVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 7.14.7 or higher in System Information📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries from web application
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by SQL errors
- Unexpected database schema changes
Network Indicators:
- SQL syntax in HTTP POST parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="suitecrm.logs" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "database error" OR "unexpected query")