CVE-2018-9283 : Security Advisory and Response

CremeCRM 1.6.12 has been identified with a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting multiple parameters used in contact creation and modification.

Understanding CVE-2018-9283

What is CVE-2018-9283?

An XSS vulnerability in CremeCRM 1.6.12 allows malicious code to be stored in the application database and executed as JavaScript when a compromised page is visited.

The Impact of CVE-2018-9283

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized execution of JavaScript code, potentially compromising user data and system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-9283

Vulnerability Description

CremeCRM 1.6.12 is affected by 10 stored XSS vulnerabilities in parameters like firstname, lastname, and various address fields.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CremeCRM 1.6.12
Vendor: N/A
Affected Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious code is stored in the application database and executed as JavaScript on compromised pages.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable affected parameters if not essential for system functionality.
Regularly monitor and sanitize user inputs to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation and output encoding to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by CremeCRM to address the XSS vulnerabilities.