CVE-2017-9840: Dolibarr/dolibarr Dolibarr ERP And CRM Unsafe Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cwgm-qw8v-hrrg
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-9840 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) dolibarr erp and crm unsafe vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Dolibarr/dolibarr libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves dolibarr erp and crm unsafe file upload vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-9840 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-9840
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cwgm-qw8v-hrrg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
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:3.0/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-2017-9840

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: Latest secure release 
Upgrade dolibarr/dolibarr to Latest secure release
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-2017-9840, 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 the patched release), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. 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

Dolibarr ERP/CRM 5.0.3 and prior allows low-privilege users to upload files of dangerous types, which can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the vulnerable application.

CVE-2017-9840 Affected Dolibarr/dolibarr Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dolibarr/dolibarr
 Packagist
≤ 5.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2017-9840 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9840
Dolibarr/dolibarr Security Information SECURITY
https://www.wizlynxgroup.com/security-research-advisories/vuln/WLX-2017-009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9840?
CVE-2017-9840 is a security vulnerability in Dolibarr/dolibarr involving Dolibarr ERP and CRM Unsafe File Upload Vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Dolibarr/dolibarr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: dolibarr/dolibarr.
What version fixes CVE-2017-9840?
Upgrading to current release patches (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 Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9840?
CVE-2017-9840 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-9840?
CVE-2017-9840 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-9840?
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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