CVE-2017-1000023 : Security Advisory and Response

LogicalDoc Community Edition prior to 7.5.3 is vulnerable to an XSS exploit when using the preview feature on HTML documents.

Understanding CVE-2017-1000023

LogicalDoc Community Edition 7.5.3 and earlier versions are susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability when interacting with HTML documents through the preview functionality.

What is CVE-2017-1000023?

The XSS vulnerability occurs in versions of LogicalDoc Community Edition prior to 7.5.3 when the preview feature is used on an HTML document.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1000023

Attackers can execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.
This vulnerability may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1000023

LogicalDoc Community Edition 7.5.3 and prior versions are at risk due to an XSS vulnerability triggered by the preview feature.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS flaw allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts within the application's security context.

Affected Systems and Versions

LogicalDoc Community Edition versions prior to 7.5.3 are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

By enticing a user to preview a specially crafted HTML document, an attacker can execute malicious scripts within the user's session.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Disable the preview feature in LogicalDoc Community Edition to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted HTML documents. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update LogicalDoc Community Edition to the latest version to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement content security policies to mitigate XSS risks.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.