CVE-2019-13643 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute malicious JavaScript via stored XSS in EspoCRM stream messages, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-13643?

CVE-2019-13643 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stored XSS in EspoCRM before 5.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute malicious JavaScript and inject arbitrary source code into the target pages. The attack begins by storing a new stream message containing an XSS payload. The stored payload can then be triggered by clicking a malicious link on the Notifications page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13643?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Espocrm Espocrm.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13643 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-13643 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13643 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmcm-5h3j-97jg.

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