CVE-2023-4198: Dolibarr/dolibarr Dolibarr Improper Input Validation Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-48v2-596x-4jr9
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-4198 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) dolibarr improper input validation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Dolibarr/dolibarr libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves dolibarr improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 18.0.0.

CVE-2023-4198 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-4198
GHSA Identifier GHSA-48v2-596x-4jr9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Dolibarr/dolibarr
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:N/A:N).

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-4198

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: 18.0.0 
Upgrade dolibarr/dolibarr to 18.0.0
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-2023-4198, 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 18.0.0), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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

Improper Access Control in Dolibarr ERP CRM <= v17.0.3 allows an unauthorized authenticated user to read a database table containing customer data

CVE-2023-4198 Affected Dolibarr/dolibarr Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
18.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dolibarr/dolibarr
 Packagist
< 18.0.0
18.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-4198 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4198
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr/commit/3065b9ca6ade988e8d7a8a8550415c0abb56b9cb
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr/commit/3065b9ca6ade988e8d7a8a8550415c0abb56b9cb#diff-7d68365a708c954051853ade884c7e97c6ff13150ee92657d6ffc8603e0f947b
Dolibarr/dolibarr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr
starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-41... WEB
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-4198

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4198?
CVE-2023-4198 is a security vulnerability in Dolibarr/dolibarr involving Dolibarr Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Dolibarr/dolibarr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 18.0.0 across affected packages: dolibarr/dolibarr.
What version fixes CVE-2023-4198?
Upgrading to 18.0.0 (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 18.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 18.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4198?
CVE-2023-4198 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-4198?
CVE-2023-4198 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-4198?
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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