CVE-2019-14549: XSS

Published Aug 5, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in EspoCRM before 5.6.9. Stored XSS was executed inside the title and breadcrumb of a newly formed entity available to all the users. A malicious user can inject JavaScript in these values of an entity, thus stealing user cookies when someone visits the publicly accessible link.

Affected Software

1 affected component
EspoCRM EspoCRM<5.6.9

Event History

Aug 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:48 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-14549?

CVE-2019-14549 is a vulnerability discovered in EspoCRM before version 5.6.9 that allows for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How does CVE-2019-14549 work?

CVE-2019-14549 allows a malicious user to inject JavaScript code into the title and breadcrumb of an entity in EspoCRM, potentially leading to the theft of user cookies when visited by others.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14549?

CVE-2019-14549 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-14549?

To fix CVE-2019-14549, it is recommended to update EspoCRM to version 5.6.9 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14549?

More information about CVE-2019-14549 can be found at the following references: [link 1](https://gauravnarwani.com/publications/cve-2019-14549/), [link 2](https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/commit/ffd3f762ce4a8de3b8962f33513e073c55d943b5), [link 3](https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm/issues/1369).

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