CVE-2014-2268

What it is

views/Index.php in the Install module in vTiger 6.0 before Security Patch 2 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to re-install the application via a request that sets the X-Requested-With HTTP header, as demonstrated by executing arbitrary PHP code via the db_name parameter.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

31.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2014-11-16 01:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:06 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 31.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2014-11-16 01:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:06 UTC

Exploit probability

31.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Vtiger Crm 1.0
• Vtiger Crm 2.0
• Vtiger Crm 2.0.1
• Vtiger Crm 2.1
• Vtiger Crm 3.0
• Vtiger Crm 3.2
• Vtiger Crm 4
• Vtiger Crm 4.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Partial

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