CVE-2019-10226 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

An occurrence of HTML Injection has been detected in the v0.19.0 release of the Fat Free CRM software. This issue was identified through an authenticated request made to the "/comments" URI.

Understanding CVE-2019-10226

HTML Injection vulnerability in Fat Free CRM v0.19.0

What is CVE-2019-10226?

HTML Injection vulnerability discovered in the v0.19.0 version of Fat Free CRM through an authenticated request to the /comments URI.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10226

Allows an attacker to inject malicious HTML code into the application
May lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other security breaches

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10226

HTML Injection in Fat Free CRM v0.19.0

Vulnerability Description

Type: HTML Injection
Version: v0.19.0
Detected through an authenticated request to the "/comments" URI

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Fat Free CRM
Version: v0.19.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker sends a crafted HTML code through an authenticated request to the "/comments" URI
The injected code gets executed within the application context

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2019-10226

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs
Monitor and restrict user access to critical application functionalities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and code reviews
Educate developers on secure coding practices
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches
Employ web application firewalls to filter and monitor incoming traffic
Conduct regular security training for all personnel

Patching and Updates

Update Fat Free CRM to a patched version that addresses the HTML Injection vulnerability
Stay informed about security updates and advisories from the vendor