CVE-2018-17302 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

EspoCRM 5.3.6 is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability in the views/fields/wysiwyg.js file, allowing exploitation through saving a draft message in the /#Email/view section.

Understanding CVE-2018-17302

This CVE entry discloses a critical security issue in EspoCRM 5.3.6 that enables stored XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2018-17302?

Stored XSS vulnerability in EspoCRM 5.3.6 via the views/fields/wysiwyg.js file, exploited by saving a draft message in the /#Email/view section.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17302

Malicious actors can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session, leading to account compromise and data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17302

EspoCRM 5.3.6 vulnerability specifics and exploitation details.

Vulnerability Description

Stored XSS in views/fields/wysiwyg.js in EspoCRM 5.3.6 through a /#Email/view saved draft message.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: EspoCRM 5.3.6
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploited by saving a draft message in the /#Email/view section of EspoCRM 5.3.6.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address CVE-2018-17302.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update EspoCRM to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
Avoid saving draft messages in the /#Email/view section until the system is patched.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit the application for security vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks of executing untrusted scripts.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by EspoCRM to mitigate the vulnerability.