How severe is CVE-2016-1713?

CVE-2016-1713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1713?

CVE-2016-1713 affects Vtiger Vtiger Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1713?

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-2016-1713 published?

CVE-2016-1713 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1713

CVE-2016-1713 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vtiger Vtiger Crm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Vtiger Vtiger Crm
Published: 2017-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Settings_Vtiger_CompanyDetailsSave_Action class in modules/Settings/Vtiger/actions/CompanyDetailsSave.php in Vtiger CRM 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted image file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in test/logo/. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-6000.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1713?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Settings_Vtiger_CompanyDetailsSave_Action class in modules/Settings/Vtiger/actions/CompanyDetailsSave.php in Vtiger CRM 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted image file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in test/logo/. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-6000.
How severe is CVE-2016-1713?: CVE-2016-1713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1713?: CVE-2016-1713 affects Vtiger Vtiger Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1713?: 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-2016-1713 published?: CVE-2016-1713 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vtiger:vtiger_crm:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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