Odoo CRM is part of a broader ERP stack; weak controls in one module can expose all business data. Hardening should focus on access groups, addon trust, and PostgreSQL/app secret protection.
¶ 1) Lock down user groups and record rules
- keep system administrators limited to platform operators
- review Odoo groups and record rules so sales users only see permitted leads/contacts
- disable unused demo/public users in production
¶ 2) Control addon and customization supply chain
- install addons from trusted maintainers only
- pin custom module versions and review code before deployment
- test upgrades in staging because module conflicts can bypass intended security rules
¶ 3) Secure runtime, workers, and database
- protect odoo.conf credentials and master password with restricted filesystem access
- isolate PostgreSQL on private interface; no public DB exposure
- enforce HTTPS at reverse proxy and set strict headers/session policies
- Odoo website: https://www.odoo.com
- Odoo documentation: https://www.odoo.com/documentation
- Odoo source code: https://github.com/odoo/odoo
- Odoo security advisories: Check official website
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