CVE-2019-16688 : Security Advisory and Response

Dolibarr version 9.0.5 has a stored XSS vulnerability in the Email Template section of the mails_templates.php file, allowing malicious script injection and potential attacks against the admin and users with various privilege levels.

Understanding CVE-2019-16688

This CVE involves a stored XSS vulnerability in Dolibarr version 9.0.5, impacting user privileges and potentially compromising system security.

What is CVE-2019-16688?

The Dolibarr version 9.0.5 contains a stored XSS vulnerability in the Email Template section of the mails_templates.php file. This vulnerability allows a user without any privileges to inject malicious script and launch an attack against the admin. It is important to note that this stored XSS vulnerability can impact users with all levels of privileges, ranging from administrators to those with no permissions.

The Impact of CVE-2019-16688

Allows unauthorized users to inject malicious scripts
Puts admin and users at risk of attacks
Affects users across all privilege levels

Technical Details of CVE-2019-16688

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for stored XSS in the Email Template section of mails_templates.php in Dolibarr version 9.0.5.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dolibarr
Version: 9.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts through the Email Template section.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2019-16688 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Dolibarr to a patched version
Implement input validation to prevent script injections

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system logs for suspicious activities
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to address vulnerabilities