How severe is CVE-2021-41597?

CVE-2021-41597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41597?

CVE-2021-41597 affects Salesagility Suitecrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41597?

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-2021-41597 published?

CVE-2021-41597 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41597

CVE-2021-41597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Salesagility Suitecrm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Salesagility Suitecrm
Published: 2022-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SuiteCRM through 7.11.21 is vulnerable to CSRF, with resultant remote code execution, via the UpgradeWizard functionality, if a PHP file is included in a ZIP archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41597?: SuiteCRM through 7.11.21 is vulnerable to CSRF, with resultant remote code execution, via the UpgradeWizard functionality, if a PHP file is included in a ZIP archive.
How severe is CVE-2021-41597?: CVE-2021-41597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41597?: CVE-2021-41597 affects Salesagility Suitecrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41597?: 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-2021-41597 published?: CVE-2021-41597 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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