CVE-2019-11785 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-11785 affecting Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 13.0 and earlier. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 13.0 and earlier are susceptible to improper access control in the mail module, allowing authenticated remote users to access messages on business records they were not originally granted access to.
Understanding CVE-2019-11785
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the mail module of Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 13.0 and earlier, leading to unauthorized access to messages.
What is CVE-2019-11785?
The vulnerability in Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 13.0 and earlier allows authenticated remote users to gain access to messages posted on business records they were not originally granted access to. This flaw also enables users to subscribe to receive future messages.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11785
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 6.5. It has a high impact on confidentiality, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11785
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the mail module of Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise versions 13.0 and earlier results in improper access control, enabling authenticated remote users to access messages on business records they were not authorized to view.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Odoo Community
- Vendor: Odoo
- Versions affected: <= 13.0
- Product: Odoo Enterprise
- Vendor: Odoo
- Versions affected: <= 13.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated remote users to access messages on business records they were not originally granted access to and subscribe to receive future messages.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-11785 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise to versions beyond 13.0 to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor user access and permissions to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access control policies to ensure proper restrictions on user access.
- Educate users on the importance of maintaining secure access practices.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Odoo to address vulnerabilities like CVE-2019-11785.