How severe is CVE-2009-3250?

CVE-2009-3250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3250?

CVE-2009-3250 affects Vtiger Vtiger Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3250?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3250 published?

CVE-2009-3250 was published on 2009-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3250

CVE-2009-3250 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vtiger Vtiger Crm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Vtiger Vtiger Crm
Published: 2009-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The saveForwardAttachments procedure in the Compose Mail functionality in vtiger CRM 5.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by composing an e-mail message with an attachment filename ending in (1) .php in installations based on certain Apache HTTP Server configurations, (2) .php. on Windows, or (3) .php/ on Linux, and then making a direct request to a certain pathname under storage/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3250?: The saveForwardAttachments procedure in the Compose Mail functionality in vtiger CRM 5.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by composing an e-mail message with an attachment filename ending in (1) .php in installations based on certain Apache HTTP Server configurations, (2) .php. on Windows, or (3) .php/ on Linux, and then making a direct request to a certain pathname under storage/.
How severe is CVE-2009-3250?: CVE-2009-3250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3250?: CVE-2009-3250 affects Vtiger Vtiger Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3250 published?: CVE-2009-3250 was published on 2009-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vtiger:vtiger_crm:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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