Learn about CVE-2018-14866, a vulnerability in Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 11.0 and earlier, allowing authenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to data stored in transient records.
This CVE-2018-14866 article provides insights into a vulnerability in the TransientModel framework in Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 11.0 and earlier, allowing authenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to data stored in transient records.
Understanding CVE-2018-14866
This CVE-2018-14866 vulnerability allows attackers to bypass access control mechanisms in Odoo, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
What is CVE-2018-14866?
The vulnerability in the TransientModel framework in Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 11.0 and earlier enables authenticated attackers to access data in transient records they do not own by initiating an RPC call before garbage collection.
The Impact of CVE-2018-14866
The exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in transient records within the affected Odoo versions.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-14866
This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE-2018-14866 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in the TransientModel framework in Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 11.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to circumvent access control mechanisms and access data in transient records.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by initiating an RPC call before garbage collection, enabling them to bypass proper access controls.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-14866, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates