CVE-2018-16809 Dolibarr SQL injection via the integer parameters qty and value_unit

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Mar 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

SQL injection in Dolibarr expense reports allows attackers to manipulate database queries via integer parameters, risking data exposure or modification.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-16809?

CVE-2018-16809 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Dolibarr through 7.0.0. expensereport/card.php in the expense reports module allows SQL injection via the integer parameters qty and value_unit.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16809?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including dolibarr/dolibarr. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`dolibarr/dolibarr` Packagist	From `3.8` to `7.0.0`	None
`dolibarr/dolibarr` Packagist	From `3.8` to `7.0.0`	None

Products include Dolibarr Dolibarr.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2018-16809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h34q-878w-w96r, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-16809.