CVE-2020-12669: Dolibarr/dolibarr Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rg8m-84jf-9367
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-12669 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Dolibarr/dolibarr libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves incorrect authorization in dolibarr. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.0.0.

CVE-2020-12669 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-12669
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rg8m-84jf-9367
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Dolibarr/dolibarr
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-12669

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Dolibarr/dolibarr dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

dolibarr/dolibarr fixed: 12.0.0 
Upgrade dolibarr/dolibarr to 12.0.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for dolibarr/dolibarr

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-12669, inspect your project dependencies for Dolibarr/dolibarr:

inspect dependencies for dolibarr/dolibarr

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dolibarr/dolibarr in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 12.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Dolibarr/dolibarr, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

core/get_menudiv.php in Dolibarr before 11.0.4 allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a non-alphanumeric menu parameter.

CVE-2020-12669 Affected Dolibarr/dolibarr Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dolibarr/dolibarr
 Packagist
< 12.0.0
12.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2020-12669 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12669
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr/commit/c1b530f58f6f01081ddbeaa2092ef308c3ec2727
Dolibarr/dolibarr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr
sourceforge.net/projects/dolibarr/f... WEB
https://sourceforge.net/projects/dolibarr/files/Dolibarr%20ERP-CRM/11.0.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12669?
CVE-2020-12669 is a security vulnerability in Dolibarr/dolibarr involving Incorrect Authorization in Dolibarr under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Dolibarr/dolibarr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.0.0 across affected packages: dolibarr/dolibarr.
What version fixes CVE-2020-12669?
Upgrading to 12.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dolibarr/dolibarr affected?
Yes, dolibarr/dolibarr is affected in releases prior to 12.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 12.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12669?
CVE-2020-12669 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-12669?
CVE-2020-12669 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-12669?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for dolibarr/dolibarr'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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