CVE-2024-8867: A vulnerability was found in Perfex CRM 3.1.6

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8867 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting perfex crm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Perfex CRM 3.1.6. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file application/controllers/Clients.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument message leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: perfexcrm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-15 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

perfexcrm perfex crm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison perfex-crm sudo apt install perfex-crm=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold perfex-crm

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

dnf --showduplicates list perfex-crm sudo dnf downgrade perfex-crm-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add perfex-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.

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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-2024-8867?

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

Is CVE-2024-8867 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8867 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-2024-8867 affect?

CVE-2024-8867 affects perfex crm. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in Perfex CRM 3.1.6. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file application/controllers/Clients.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument

How urgent is CVE-2024-8867?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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