CVE-2024-42995: VTiger CRM <= 8.1.0 does not correctly check user privileges

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42995?

vtiger crm: upgrade to newer than 8.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42995 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42995 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-42995 affect?

CVE-2024-42995 affects vtiger crm. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). VTiger CRM <= 8.1.0 does not correctly check user privileges. A low-privileged user can interact directly with the "Migration" administrative module to disable arbitrary modules.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42995?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-42995 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting vtiger crm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VTiger CRM <= 8.1.0 does not correctly check user privileges. A low-privileged user can interact directly with the "Migration" administrative module to disable arbitrary modules.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2024-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vtiger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vtiger vtiger crm UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vtiger-crm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vtiger-crm

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-42995?

vtiger crm: upgrade to newer than 8.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42995 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42995 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-2024-42995 affect?

CVE-2024-42995 affects vtiger crm. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). VTiger CRM <= 8.1.0 does not correctly check user privileges. A low-privileged user can interact directly with the "Migration" administrative module to disable arbitrary modules.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42995?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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