8.8
CWE
434
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9840: Malicious File Upload

First published: Sun Jun 25 2017(Updated: )

Dolibarr ERP/CRM 5.0.3 and prior allows low-privilege users to upload files of dangerous types, which can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the vulnerable application.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
composer/dolibarr/dolibarr<=5.0.3
Dolibarr<=5.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9840?

    CVE-2017-9840 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9840?

    To fix CVE-2017-9840, upgrade Dolibarr ERP/CRM to version 5.0.4 or later which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-9840?

    CVE-2017-9840 affects low-privilege users of Dolibarr ERP/CRM versions 5.0.3 and earlier.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2017-9840?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-9840 to upload dangerous files, leading to arbitrary code execution within the application.

  • Is CVE-2017-9840 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-9840 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to the Dolibarr application.

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