CVE-2019-14752 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

SuiteCRM versions 7.10.x and 7.11.x prior to 7.10.20 and 7.11.8 have been found to have XSS vulnerabilities.

Understanding CVE-2019-14752

XSS vulnerabilities in SuiteCRM versions 7.10.x and 7.11.x before 7.10.20 and 7.11.8.

What is CVE-2019-14752?

This CVE identifies XSS vulnerabilities present in SuiteCRM versions 7.10.x and 7.11.x before the respective updates to 7.10.20 and 7.11.8.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14752

These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14752

XSS vulnerabilities in SuiteCRM versions 7.10.x and 7.11.x before 7.10.20 and 7.11.8.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for the injection of malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, compromising their data security.

Affected Systems and Versions

SuiteCRM versions 7.10.x and 7.11.x
Versions prior to 7.10.20 and 7.11.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into input fields or URLs, which are then executed when unsuspecting users interact with the affected pages.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the XSS vulnerabilities in SuiteCRM.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SuiteCRM to versions 7.10.20 and 7.11.8 or newer to patch the vulnerabilities.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or entering untrusted data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web applications for vulnerabilities like XSS.
Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent script injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to ensure that known vulnerabilities are addressed and system security is maintained.