Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2012-4867 is a file-read flaw in vtiger CRM 5.1.0. A remote attacker could abuse a vulnerable workflow script to read files from the server. For a business, the main concern is exposure of configuration files, credentials, customer data, or other sensitive local files on legacy CRM systems.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure issue if vtiger CRM 5.1.0 is present. The risk is data disclosure rather than direct code execution based on the supplied record, but CRM file exposure can still reveal credentials or sensitive business data.
Technical view
The source bundle describes a directory traversal vulnerability in modules/com_vtiger_workflow/sortfieldsjson.php. The vulnerable module_name parameter can allow arbitrary file reads using parent-directory traversal. The record names vtiger CRM 5.1.0; no CVSS, CWE, vendor patch, or fixed version is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where vtiger CRM 5.1.0 is still deployed and reachable, especially internet-facing CRM portals. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references are listed from Packet Storm and Exploit-DB. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and public exploit references. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, CWE mapping, affected CPEs, fixed versions, or vendor advisory text. Avoid expanding scope beyond vtiger CRM 5.1.0 without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all vtiger CRM deployments and identify any version 5.1.0 systems.
- Check vtiger vendor guidance for a fixed version or supported upgrade path.
- Restrict external access to legacy vtiger instances until remediated.
- Disable or remove the vulnerable workflow component only if vendor-supported.
- Review logs for suspicious access to sortfieldsjson.php.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether vtiger CRM 5.1.0 is present in asset inventory.
- Check whether modules/com_vtiger_workflow/sortfieldsjson.php exists on deployed systems.
- Review web logs for unusual requests involving the module_name parameter.
- Verify remediation by confirming upgrade, removal, or access restriction status.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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File access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111075/Vtiger-5.1.0-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 18635CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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CWE details
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