CVE-2020-13094 in Dolibarr
Summary
by MITRE
Dolibarr before 11.0.4 allows XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/19/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-13094 affects Dolibarr versions prior to 11.0.4 and represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications. This issue specifically impacts the web interface of Dolibarr, which is an open-source ERP and CRM software used by organizations for managing business processes including invoicing, inventory, and customer relationship management. The vulnerability exists in the application's handling of user input within web forms and data display mechanisms, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute unauthorized scripts in the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before rendering it in web pages. This weakness allows attackers to inject HTML or JavaScript code through input fields, URL parameters, or other data entry points within the Dolibarr interface. When legitimate users view pages containing the malicious input, their browsers execute the injected scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the victim's browser. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in software applications where input validation and output encoding are insufficient to prevent malicious code execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable sophisticated attack vectors including credential theft, session manipulation, and data exfiltration. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that exploit the XSS vulnerability to steal user authentication tokens, access sensitive business data, or redirect users to phishing sites. Organizations using affected versions of Dolibarr face significant risk as the vulnerability can be exploited through various attack vectors including email attachments, web forms, or direct URL manipulation. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that Dolibarr is commonly used by businesses for managing financial and customer data, making successful exploitation potentially devastating to organizational security posture.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to Dolibarr version 11.0.4 or later to address this vulnerability, as the patch includes proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms that prevent malicious script injection. Additional mitigations include implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, conducting regular security assessments of web applications, and establishing robust input validation controls throughout the application. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines for preventing injection flaws. Security teams should also consider implementing content security policies and regular security training for administrators to recognize and respond to potential XSS threats in web applications.