CVE-2022-0174 in Dolibarr
Summary
by MITRE • 01/10/2022
dolibarr is vulnerable to Business Logic Errors
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/13/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-0174 affects Dolibarr, an open-source ERP and CRM software solution widely used by organizations for business management. This business logic error represents a critical flaw in the application's internal processing mechanisms that can be exploited to bypass intended security controls and access unauthorized functionality. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user inputs and insufficient authorization checks within the application's business processes, creating opportunities for attackers to manipulate the system's normal operational flow.
Business logic errors in software applications occur when the application does not properly enforce the rules and constraints that govern its intended behavior, often allowing malicious users to perform actions that should be restricted. In the context of Dolibarr, this vulnerability manifests as a failure to adequately validate user permissions and access controls during critical business operations. The flaw exists in the application's core business processes where input validation is insufficient, allowing attackers to manipulate request parameters or bypass authentication mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data or functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to manipulate business data, perform financial transactions, modify user permissions, or access confidential information that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. Attackers can exploit this weakness to escalate privileges, gain access to other users' accounts, or manipulate business processes such as invoice creation, payment processing, or inventory management. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of business operations, potentially leading to financial losses, regulatory compliance violations, and damage to organizational reputation.
Organizations utilizing Dolibarr should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest security patches provided by the Dolibarr development team, reviewing and strengthening access controls, implementing additional input validation measures, and conducting thorough security assessments of business processes. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-862, which describes insufficient authorization, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1531 for credential access, highlighting the multi-faceted nature of the threat. Regular security monitoring and log analysis should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts, while security awareness training for administrators can help identify suspicious activities that may indicate exploitation of this business logic flaw.