Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-44778 is a reflected XSS issue reported in vTiger CRM 7.4.0. If a user follows a crafted link, attacker-controlled script may run in that user’s browser session. The CVSS score is high, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as a high-risk web application issue for any exposed vTiger CRM 7.4.0 deployment. The main business concern is browser-side action under a trusted CRM user context, but evidence provided does not support emergency KEV-level handling.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 reflected XSS in the index page parent parameter of vTiger CRM 7.4.0. The CVSS vector indicates network access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, high integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running vTiger CRM 7.4.0 may be exposed, especially if the CRM is internet-accessible. The structured affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists vendor/product/version as n/a, so confirm exposure against local asset inventory and vendor records.
Exploitation context
The issue requires a victim to interact with attacker-supplied content, such as a crafted link. The source bundle references public disclosure material, but CISA KEV is false and the provided sources do not confirm exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and a Packet Storm disclosure reference. The affected-product fields in the CVE bundle are incomplete, and no official patch, workaround, or exploitation telemetry is included. Treat version confirmation and vendor advisory review as key next steps.
Mitigation direction
- Check vTiger vendor guidance for any fixed release or official workaround.
- Upgrade affected vTiger CRM 7.4.0 systems if vendor guidance identifies a safe target version.
- Restrict external access to CRM where business requirements allow.
- Apply web application filtering for suspicious parent parameter input as a compensating control.
- Educate CRM users to avoid unexpected CRM links from untrusted sources.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all vTiger CRM deployments and identify any 7.4.0 instances.
- Confirm whether the index page exposes the parent parameter to untrusted users.
- Review web logs for unusual parent parameter values or script-like input.
- Verify patch status against vendor guidance, not only CVE metadata.
- Use authorized, benign XSS validation in a test environment if needed.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N2.84CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/180462/vTiger-CRM-7.4.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.