CVE-2009-2978
CVE-2009-2978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sugarcrm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Sugarcrm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in SugarCRM 4.5.1o and earlier, 5.0.0k and earlier, and 5.2.0g and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2978?
- SQL injection vulnerability in SugarCRM 4.5.1o and earlier, 5.0.0k and earlier, and 5.2.0g and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2978?
- CVE-2009-2978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2978 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2978?
- CVE-2009-2978 primarily affects Sugarcrm. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2978?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-2978 published?
- CVE-2009-2978 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN31035930/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2009/JVNDB-2009-000056.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36423
- http://www.ipa.go.jp/security/vuln/documents/2009/200908_sugarcrm.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36118
- http://www.sugarcrm.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50907
- http://www.sugarcrm.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50953
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52679
Affected products (35)
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:*:*:sugar_community_edition:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.0f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.0g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.1d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.1e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.1f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:1.5d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:2.0.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:2.0.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.5.0f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.0.0:*:sugar_community_edition:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.0.0h:*:sugar_community_edition:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.2c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.2d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.2e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.2e:*:sugar_community_edition:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:5.2f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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