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CVE-2017-14508: An issue was discovered in SugarCRM before 7.7.2.3, 7.8.x before 7.8.2.2, and 7.9.x before 7.9.2.0 (and Sug...

An issue was discovered in SugarCRM before 7.7.2.3, 7.8.x before 7.8.2.2, and 7.9.x before 7.9.2.0 (and Sugar Community Edition 6.5.26). Several areas have been identified in the Documents and Emails module that could allow an authenticated user to perform SQL injection, as demonstrated by a backslash character at the end of a bean_id to modules/Emails/DetailView.php. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted SQL request to the affected areas. An exploit could allow the attacker to modify the SQL database. Proper SQL escaping has been added to prevent such exploits.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14508 is an authenticated SQL injection issue in SugarCRM. A logged-in user could abuse affected Documents and Emails module handling to alter the CRM database. This matters most where legacy SugarCRM remains in production or bundled through Synology packages.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for any remaining legacy SugarCRM deployment because authenticated users could affect database integrity. It is lower urgency only where SugarCRM is absent, fully upgraded, or isolated from untrusted users.

Technical view

Affected SugarCRM versions before 7.7.2.3, 7.8.x before 7.8.2.2, 7.9.x before 7.9.2.0, and Sugar Community Edition 6.5.26 had improper SQL escaping in several Documents and Emails module areas. Sources state proper SQL escaping was added.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running old SugarCRM or Synology-packaged SugarCRM versions. The issue requires authentication, so risk depends on account controls, CRM exposure, and whether untrusted users have login access.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public write-up references exist, and the CVE description says an attacker could send crafted SQL requests after authentication to modify database content.

Researcher notes

The public record identifies module areas and one affected parameter pattern but does not provide CVSS, CWE, or complete affected CPE data in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability or active exploitation without further evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade SugarCRM to 7.7.2.3, 7.8.2.2, 7.9.2.0, or later as applicable.
  • If using Synology packages, follow Synology advisory guidance for fixed SugarCRM packages.
  • Restrict CRM login access to trusted users until fixed.
  • Review vendor security advisory sugarcrm-sa-2017-006 before remediation decisions.
  • Back up the CRM database before applying legacy application updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all SugarCRM instances and confirm exact version numbers.
  • Check for Sugar Community Edition 6.5.26 or earlier affected release lines.
  • Verify whether Synology deployments include the vulnerable SugarCRM package.
  • Review application logs for unusual authenticated activity in Documents and Emails modules.
  • Confirm patched systems include the vendor SQL escaping fix.
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