Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, but the attacker must possess valid SuiteCRM credentials or an API token. The attack is carried out remotely via the exposed REST API V8 endpoints over the network.

Does an attacker need administrative access to exploit this?

No. Any authenticated user with API access can potentially exploit missing ACL checks, even if their account is intended to have limited permissions, provided they can craft API requests to the affected endpoints.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this issue?

The most robust fix is to ensure that all REST API endpoints delegate authorization to a centralized ACL/authorization layer that performs record- and action-specific checks, denying access by default and only granting it when explicit rules are met.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

Broken Access Control via Missing ACL Checks (CWE-639) in SuiteCRM REST API V8

CVE-2026-29189

Published:

Mar 19, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Broken Access Control / Insecure Direct Object Reference

CWE:

CWE-639

Impact:

Unauthorized Data Access and Manipulation by Authenticated Users

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Broken Access Control / Insecure Direct Object Reference

CWE:

CWE-639

Impact:

Unauthorized Data Access and Manipulation by Authenticated Users

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Broken Access Control via Missing ACL Checks (CWE-639) in SuiteCRM REST API V8

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

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