CVE-2026-29098

SuiteCRM has Relative Path Traversal via ModuleBuilder Modules ExportCustom Action

MEDIUM
4.9
CVSS Score
Published: March 19, 2026 at 10:43 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:29 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSuiteCRM

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Severity
MEDIUM4.9
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

SuiteCRM is an open-source, enterprise-ready Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software application. Prior to versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3, the `action_exportCustom` function in `modules/ModuleBuilder/controller.php` fails to properly neutralize path traversal sequences in the `$modules` and `$name` parameters. Both parameters later reach the `exportCustom` function in `modules/ModuleBuilder/MB/MBPackage.php` where they are both utilized in constructing s paths for file reading and writing. As such, it is possible for a user with access to the ModuleBuilder module, generally an administrator, to craft a request that can copy the content of any readable directory on the underlying host into the web root, making them readable. As the `ModuleBuilder` module is part of both major versions 7 and 8, both current major versions are affected. This vulnerability allows an attacker to copy any readable directory into the web root. This includes system files like the content of `/etc, or the root directory of the web server, potentially exposing secrets and environment variables. Versions 7.15.1 and 8.9.3 patch the issue.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 7.15.1v < 8.9.38.0.0 ≤ v < 8.9.3
Affected range stops below 7.15.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 8.9.3, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (2)

x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/security/advisories/GHSA-6858-fhw5-56gf
x_refsource_MISCRelease Notes
Source: cverecord
https://docs.suitecrm.com/admin/releases/7.15.x

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

4.9MEDIUMGitHub_M
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-23

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