Learn about CVE-2019-11781, a vulnerability in Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions prior to 12.0 allowing remote attackers to manipulate user accounts and potentially escalate privileges.
A vulnerability in the portal component of Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions prior to 12.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate user accounts through malicious links, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2019-11781
This CVE involves improper input validation in the portal component of Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise, posing a risk of privilege escalation through crafted links.
What is CVE-2019-11781?
The vulnerability in versions before Odoo Community 12.0 and Odoo Enterprise 12.0 allows attackers to deceive users into modifying their accounts using malicious links, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11781
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11781
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The portal component in versions prior to Odoo Community 12.0 and Odoo Enterprise 12.0 lacks proper input validation, allowing remote attackers to manipulate user accounts through deceptive links.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking users into clicking on malicious links, enabling them to modify their accounts and potentially escalate privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-11781, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates