CVE-2021-25957 Account Takeover in "Dolibarr" via Password Reset Functionality

High 8.8 Published Updated

A low-privileged attacker can take over any user account by exploiting flaws in the password reset functionality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-25957?

CVE-2021-25957 is a high-severity vulnerability in dolibarr, published on 17 Aug 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In “Dolibarr” application, v2.8.1 to v13.0.2 are vulnerable to account takeover via password reset functionality. A low privileged attacker can reset the password of any user in the application using the password reset link the user received through email when requested for a forgotten password.

Weakness: CWE-640

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25957?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
dolibarr/dolibarr PackagistAll versions14.0.0
dolibarr/dolibarr PackagistAll versions14.0.0

Products include Dolibarr Dolibarr.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25957?

Upgrade dolibarr/dolibarr to 14.0.0 or later.

Is CVE-2021-25957 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25957 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c32w-3cqh-f6jx, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-25957.

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