CVE-2026-78160: Authorization Bypass in Dolibarr ERP
CVE-2026-78160 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP affecting versions up to 18.0.10, 22.0.5, and 23.0.3. The issue arises from improper handling of the ID argument in the /user/note.php component, allowing remote attackers to bypass authorization controls. Upgrading to versions 23.0.4 or 24.0.0 addresses the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP involves an authorization bypass caused by improper processing of the ID argument in the User Notes Handler component located at /user/note.php. The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks, potentially accessing or manipulating user notes without proper permissions. The vulnerability affects multiple versions up to 18.0.10, 22.0.5, and 23.0.3. The issue is resolved by upgrading to versions 23.0.4 or 24.0.0, with the patch identified by commit 9b5229ef3a9b58d00252d327936b022fb739f149.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers with low privileges to bypass authorization controls in the affected Dolibarr ERP versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of user notes. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available by upgrading Dolibarr ERP to version 23.0.4 or 24.0.0. Users of affected versions should apply these updates promptly to remediate the authorization bypass vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-78160: Authorization Bypass in Dolibarr ERP
Description
CVE-2026-78160 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP affecting versions up to 18.0.10, 22.0.5, and 23.0.3. The issue arises from improper handling of the ID argument in the /user/note.php component, allowing remote attackers to bypass authorization controls. Upgrading to versions 23.0.4 or 24.0.0 addresses the vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/dolibarr/dolibarrcpe:2.3:a:dolibarr:erp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP involves an authorization bypass caused by improper processing of the ID argument in the User Notes Handler component located at /user/note.php. The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks, potentially accessing or manipulating user notes without proper permissions. The vulnerability affects multiple versions up to 18.0.10, 22.0.5, and 23.0.3. The issue is resolved by upgrading to versions 23.0.4 or 24.0.0, with the patch identified by commit 9b5229ef3a9b58d00252d327936b022fb739f149.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers with low privileges to bypass authorization controls in the affected Dolibarr ERP versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of user notes. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available by upgrading Dolibarr ERP to version 23.0.4 or 24.0.0. Users of affected versions should apply these updates promptly to remediate the authorization bypass vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T11:43:54.013Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8b95d6acd9273b49aa03c7
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 00:52:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 01:37:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 01:37:04 UTC
Views: 5
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