CVE-2018-14863 : Security Advisory and Response

Odoo Community and Enterprise versions 8.0 through 11.0 are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue in the RPC framework, allowing authenticated users to invoke private functions.

Understanding CVE-2018-14863

This CVE identifies a security weakness in Odoo versions 8.0 through 11.0 that enables authenticated users to exploit the RPC framework to access private functions.

What is CVE-2018-14863?

The vulnerability in Odoo's RPC framework permits authenticated users to call private functions, bypassing access controls.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14863

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive functions and data within Odoo instances.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14863

The following technical details outline the specifics of CVE-2018-14863:

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated users can leverage the RPC framework in Odoo to invoke private functions due to incorrect access control mechanisms.

Affected Systems and Versions

Odoo Community versions 8.0 through 11.0
Odoo Enterprise versions 9.0 through 11.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to bypass access controls and call private functions through the RPC framework.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-14863, consider the following mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Odoo promptly.
Restrict access to the Odoo RPC interface to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit RPC calls within Odoo for any unauthorized activities.
Educate users on secure authentication practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Odoo for the affected versions.