CVE-2026-29109: SuiteCRM-Core · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affects SuiteCRM-CoreSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High : upgrade to 8.9.3 soon.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 08:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 8.9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade SuiteCRM-Core and suitecrm/SuiteCRM-Core to 8.9.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SuiteCRMSuiteCRM-Core | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubsuitecrm/SuiteCRM-Corepkg:github/suitecrm/SuiteCRM-CoreOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-29109, organizations should immediately upgrade SuiteCRM to version 8.9.3 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, administrators should restrict access to the SuiteCRM admin interface using network-level controls such as VPNs, IP whitelisting, or firewall rules to limit exposure. Implement strict credential management policies to prevent unauthorized admin access, including multi-factor authentication and regular password audits. Review and monitor logs for suspicious serialized data or unusual admin activity related to saved searches. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block malicious serialized payloads targeting the saved_search.contents parameter. Additionally, conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on deserialization vulnerabilities. Educate administrators about the risks of unsafe deserialization and the importance of applying security patches promptly. Finally, isolate SuiteCRM servers from critical infrastructure to minimize potential lateral movement in case of compromise.
Description
CVE-2026-29109 is a high-severity deserialization vulnerability in SuiteCRM versions prior to 8.9.3. It affects the SavedSearch filter processing component, where the application unserializes user-controlled data without restricting allowed classes. This flaw allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary system commands on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability arises from unsafe use of PHP's unserialize() function on data from the saved_search.contents database column. No user interaction beyond authentication is required, and the vulnerability does not require network-level access beyond normal admin privileges. Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the risk is significant due to the potential impact and ease of exploitation by privileged users. Organizations using SuiteCRM versions before 8.