CVE-2019-17223 : Security Advisory and Response

Dolibarr ERP/CRM 10.0.2 is vulnerable to HTML Injection in the Note field.

Understanding CVE-2019-17223

This CVE identifies a security issue in Dolibarr ERP/CRM 10.0.2 that allows HTML Injection in the Note field.

What is CVE-2019-17223?

HTML Injection vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP/CRM 10.0.2 via user/note.php.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17223

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject malicious HTML code into the Note field, potentially leading to various attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS).

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17223

Vulnerability Description

Dolibarr ERP/CRM 10.0.2 is susceptible to HTML Injection in the Note field.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dolibarr ERP/CRM
Version: 10.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious HTML code into the Note field via user/note.php.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Dolibarr ERP/CRM to the latest version to patch the HTML Injection vulnerability.
Avoid inputting untrusted data into the Note field.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user inputs and outputs for potential security risks.
Educate users on safe data handling practices to prevent HTML Injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Dolibarr ERP/CRM to address vulnerabilities like HTML Injection.