CVE-2026-29189: SuiteCRM is an open-source, enterprise-ready Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software application

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-29189 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting suitecrm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SuiteCRM is an open-source, enterprise-ready Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software application. Prior to versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3, the SuiteCRM REST API V8 has missing ACL (Access Control List) checks on several endpoints, allowing authenticated users to access and manipulate data they should not have permission to interact with. Versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3 patch the issue.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2026-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: suitecrm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-20 00:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

suitecrm suitecrm UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.15.1 · >= 8.0.0 and < 8.9.3

Fixed in: 7.15.1, 8.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy suitecrm || rpm -q suitecrm || suitecrm --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.15.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade suitecrm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade suitecrm

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison suitecrm sudo apt install suitecrm=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold suitecrm

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list suitecrm sudo dnf downgrade suitecrm-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add suitecrm

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-29189?

suitecrm: upgrade to 7.15.1, 8.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-29189 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29189 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-2026-29189 affect?

CVE-2026-29189 affects suitecrm. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). SuiteCRM is an open-source, enterprise-ready Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software application. Prior to versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3, the SuiteCRM REST API V8 has missing ACL (Access Control List) checks on several endpoints, allowi

How urgent is CVE-2026-29189?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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