UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2011-12-02

CVE-2011-4670

vtiger vtiger_crm Security Advisory (CVE-2011-4670)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-4670 impacting vtiger vtiger_crm. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in vTiger CRM 5.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) viewname parameter in a CalendarAjax action, (2) activity_mode parameter in a DetailView action, (3) contact_id and (4) parent_id parameters in an EditView action, (5) day, (6) month, (7) subtab, (8) view, and (9) viewOption parameters in the index action, and (10) start parameter in the ListView action to the Calendar module; (11) return_action and (12) return_module parameters in the EditView action, and (13) query parameter in an index action to the Campaigns module; (14) return_url and (15) workflow_id parameters in an editworkflow action to the com_vtiger_workflow module; (16) display_view parameter in an index action to the Dashboard module; (17) closingdate_end, (18) closingdate_start, (19) date_closed, (20) owner, (21) leadsource, (22) sales_stage, and (23) type parameters in a ListView action to the Potentials module; (24) folderid parameter in a SaveandRun action to the Reports module; (25) returnaction and (26) groupId parameters in a createnewgroup action, (27) mode and (28) parent parameters in a createrole action, (29) src_module in a ModuleManager action, (30) mode and (31) profile_id parameters in a profilePrivileges action, and (32) roleid parameter in a RoleDetailView to the Settings module; and (33) action parameter to the Home module and (34) module parameter to phprint.php.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product vtiger / vtiger_crm
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-4670 impacting vtiger vtiger_crm.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-4670.yaml
id: cve-2011-4670

info:
  name: vtiger vtiger_crm - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-4670 affecting vtiger vtiger_crm.
    Evaluation: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in vTiger CRM 5.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-4670
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2011-4670
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2011-4670,vtiger,vtiger_crm,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "vtiger_crm"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-4670.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-4670
# Target: vtiger vtiger_crm | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-4670 (vtiger vtiger_crm)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against vtiger vtiger_crm scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-4670.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-4670
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install vtiger_crm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade vtiger_crm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update vtiger_crm

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i vtiger_crm 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i vtiger_crm

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-4670 in vtiger vtiger_crm?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update vtiger vtiger_crm packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-4670?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-4670?

CVE-2011-4670 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-4670
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor vtiger
Product vtiger_crm
Published 2011-12-02
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N