CVE-2020-28328

HIGH

SuiteCRM < 7.11.17 - Remote Code Execution via Log File Name Setting

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2020-28328. PoCs published by M. Cory Billington, mcorybillington, including Metasploit module exploits/linux/http/suitecrm_log_file_rce.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an authenticated RCE vulnerability in SuiteCRM 7.11.15 and below by manipulating log file settings and poisoning logs with PHP code via the 'last_name' field. It requires admin credentials and executes arbitrary commands by triggering the malicious log file.

Description

SuiteCRM before 7.11.17 is vulnerable to remote code execution via the system settings Log File Name setting. In certain circumstances involving admin account takeover, logger_file_name can refer to an attacker-controlled .php file under the web root.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by M. Cory Billington · pythonwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49001

This exploit leverages an authenticated RCE vulnerability in SuiteCRM 7.11.15 and below by manipulating log file settings and poisoning logs with PHP code via the 'last_name' field. It requires admin credentials and executes arbitrary commands by triggering the malicious log file.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: SuiteCRM 7.11.15 and below
Auth required
Prerequisites: Admin credentials · Access to SuiteCRM web interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WRITEUP 2 stars
by mcorybillington · poc
https://github.com/mcorybillington/SuiteCRM-RCE

This is a detailed writeup describing an exploit chain for CVE-2020-28328 in SuiteCRM, involving XSS, CSRF, and RCE via log file poisoning. The attack requires a low-privileged user to trick an admin into executing malicious JavaScript, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Writeup 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: SuiteCRM Version 7.11.15
Auth required
Prerequisites: Low-privileged user access · Admin user interaction · Web server misconfiguration (Apache with AllowOverride All)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC GOOD
by M. Cory Billington · rubypoclinux
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/suitecrm_log_file_rce.rb

This Metasploit module exploits CVE-2020-28320 in SuiteCRM by manipulating log file extensions to achieve remote code execution. It leverages improper input validation to treat a log file as a PHP file, then injects malicious PHP code via user profile updates.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: SuiteCRM versions <= 7.11.18
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid SuiteCRM credentials with administrative rights · Access to the SuiteCRM web interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://suitecrm.com/suitecrm-7-11-17-7-10-28-lts-versions-released/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/mcorybillington/SuiteCRM-RCE
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159937/SuiteCRM-7.11.15-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162975/SuiteCRM-Log-File-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165001/SuiteCRM-7.11.18-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.6409
EPSS Percentile 99.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-434
Status published
Products (1)
salesagility/suitecrm < 7.11.17
Published Nov 06, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026