CVE-2018-10094 in Dolibarr
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Dolibarr before 7.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving integer parameters without quotes.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/31/2024
The CVE-2018-10094 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw discovered in the Dolibarr open source business management software prior to version 7.0.2. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of integer parameters within sql queries, specifically when these parameters are processed without proper quoting mechanisms. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database operations by injecting malicious sql code through integer input fields, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure. Dolibarr is widely used for enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and inventory management, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for organizations relying on the platform for business-critical operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and query construction practices within the Dolibarr codebase. When integer parameters are passed to sql queries, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape these values before incorporating them into database operations. This occurs because the software assumes that integer inputs are inherently safe and therefore omits the standard quoting mechanisms that would normally protect against sql injection attacks. The vulnerability specifically targets scenarios where integer parameters are directly concatenated into sql statements without appropriate type casting or escaping, creating a pathway for attackers to inject malicious sql commands that execute with the privileges of the database user account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with extensive control over affected systems. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, allowing unauthorized users to read, modify, or delete sensitive business data including customer information, financial records, and operational details. Attackers might also leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges within the database, potentially gaining access to underlying system resources or using the compromised database as a pivot point for further attacks within the network infrastructure. Organizations using Dolibarr for critical business functions face significant risk of financial loss, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage should this vulnerability be exploited.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-10094 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Dolibarr installations to version 7.0.2 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for proper input sanitization. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation at multiple layers including application code, database level, and network perimeter controls. The use of prepared statements and parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application to ensure that all database inputs are properly escaped and validated. Additionally, implementing database access controls and privilege separation can limit the damage from successful exploitation attempts, while regular security audits and penetration testing can help identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the system. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 sql injection and maps to attack techniques in the ATT&CK framework under TA0002 execution and TA0006 credential access, emphasizing the need for both defensive and detection measures to protect against such attacks.