Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-14510 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting issue in SugarCRM WebToLeadCapture. An attacker could abuse improperly validated redirect URL values to run script in a victim’s browser. The source bundle names fixed SugarCRM versions, but does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate web application risk. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing CRM systems because the issue is unauthenticated and affects lead-capture workflows that may be public by design.
Technical view
The vulnerability affects SugarCRM 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. The flaw is in WebToLeadCapture redirect URL handling. The described mitigation is proper validation of redirect URL values.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where vulnerable SugarCRM WebToLeadCapture functionality is internet-facing or reachable by untrusted users. Synology also published a SugarCRM advisory, so packaged deployments should be checked against that guidance.
Exploitation context
The provided sources describe unauthenticated XSS but do not cite active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle. Public research from RIPS is referenced, which suggests the issue was publicly documented in 2017.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to public advisories, CVE metadata, and referenced research. No CVSS vector or CWE is provided in the bundle. Avoid assuming compromise; focus validation on version, feature exposure, and vendor patch status.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade SugarCRM to the fixed version for the deployed release branch.
- Check SugarCRM advisory SA-2017-008 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.
- For Synology deployments, follow Synology SA-17:53 SugarCRM guidance.
- Review WebToLeadCapture exposure and reduce public access where business allows.
- Validate redirect URL handling if maintaining customized WebToLeadCapture code.
Validation and detection
- Inventory SugarCRM versions and identify any listed vulnerable releases.
- Confirm whether WebToLeadCapture is enabled and externally reachable.
- Verify the deployed version is at or above the fixed release for its branch.
- Review vendor advisories for any package-specific update requirements.
- Check application logs for unusual WebToLeadCapture redirect activity.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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
- https://support.sugarcrm.com/Resources/Security/sugarcrm-sa-2017-008/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_17_53_SugarCRMCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/sugarcrm-security-diet-multiple-vulnerabilities/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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