CVE-2019-14547: XSS

Published Aug 5, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in EspoCRM before 5.6.9. Stored XSS was executed when a attacker sends an attachment to admin with malicious JavaScript in the filename. This JavaScript executed when an admin selects the particular file from the list of all attachments. The attacker could inject the JavaScript inside the filename and send it to users, thus helping him steal victims' cookies (hence compromising their accounts).

Affected Software

1 affected component
EspoCRM EspoCRM<5.6.9

Event History

Aug 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-14547?

CVE-2019-14547 is a vulnerability in EspoCRM before version 5.6.9 that allows for stored XSS attacks.

2

How does CVE-2019-14547 work?

An attacker can send an attachment with malicious JavaScript in the filename, which is executed when an admin selects the file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14547?

The severity of CVE-2019-14547 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-14547?

To fix CVE-2019-14547, upgrade EspoCRM to version 5.6.9 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14547?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-14547 at the following references: [link1](https://gauravnarwani.com/publications/cve-2019-14547/), [link2](https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/commit/ffd3f762ce4a8de3b8962f33513e073c55d943b5), [link3](https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/issues/1369).

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