CVE-2023-38887: Dolibarr/dolibarr File Upload Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g8h7-mcp6-pf47
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-38887 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) file upload vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Dolibarr/dolibarr libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves file upload vulnerability in dolibarr erp crm. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 17.0.1.

CVE-2023-38887 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-38887
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g8h7-mcp6-pf47
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:3.1/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-2023-38887

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: 17.0.1 
Upgrade dolibarr/dolibarr to 17.0.1
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-2023-38887, 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 17.0.1), 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

File Upload vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP CRM v.17.0.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the extension filtering and renaming functions.

CVE-2023-38887 Affected Dolibarr/dolibarr Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
17.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dolibarr/dolibarr
 Packagist
< 17.0.1
17.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-38887 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38887
Dolibarr/dolibarr Security Information SECURITY
https://akerva.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AKERVA_Security-Advisory_CVE-2023-38887_Dolibarr_AFU.pdf
Dolibarr/dolibarr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr
dolibarr.com WEB
http://dolibarr.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38887?
CVE-2023-38887 is a security vulnerability in Dolibarr/dolibarr involving File Upload vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP CRM under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Dolibarr/dolibarr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 17.0.1 across affected packages: dolibarr/dolibarr.
What version fixes CVE-2023-38887?
Upgrading to 17.0.1 (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 17.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 17.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38887?
CVE-2023-38887 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-2023-38887?
CVE-2023-38887 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-2023-38887?
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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