CVE-2020-13828 : Security Advisory and Response

Dolibarr 11.0.4 is affected by multiple stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that could allow remote authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via various parameters.

Understanding CVE-2020-13828

This CVE involves multiple stored XSS vulnerabilities in Dolibarr 11.0.4, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML.

What is CVE-2020-13828?

CVE-2020-13828 refers to the security issue in Dolibarr 11.0.4 that allows authenticated remote attackers to insert harmful web scripts or HTML code through specific parameters.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13828

These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13828

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerabilities in Dolibarr 11.0.4 allow attackers to perform stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious code through various parameters in different PHP files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dolibarr 11.0.4
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by injecting malicious scripts or HTML code through specific parameters in Dolibarr's PHP files, such as ticket/card.php, adherents/card.php, product/card.php, and societe/card.php.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-13828 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Dolibarr to the latest version to patch the vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.
Monitor and restrict user access to sensitive functionalities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.
Stay informed about security updates and vulnerabilities in Dolibarr.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Dolibarr to address the XSS vulnerabilities.