CVE-2014-5520: SQL injection vulnerability in XRMS CRM, possibly 1.99.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL com

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5520 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xrms crm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in XRMS CRM, possibly 1.99.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_id parameter to plugins/webform/new-form.php, which is not properly handled by plugins/useradmin/fingeruser.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xrms crm project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-26 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xrms crm project xrms crm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.99.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.99.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xrms-crm || rpm -q xrms-crm || xrms-crm --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.99.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xrms-crm sudo apt install xrms-crm=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.99.2> sudo apt-mark hold xrms-crm

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xrms-crm sudo dnf downgrade xrms-crm-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.99.2> sudo dnf versionlock add xrms-crm

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: XRms - Blind SQL Injection / Command Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5520?

xrms crm: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5520 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5520 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-5520 affect?

CVE-2014-5520 affects xrms crm. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in XRMS CRM, possibly 1.99.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_id parameter to plugins/webform/new-form.php, which is not properly handled by plugins/useradmin/fingeruser.php

How urgent is CVE-2014-5520?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-5521 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE plugins/useradmin/fingeruser.php in XRMS CRM, possibly 1.99.2, allows remote authenticated users to execute ar

References

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