CVE-2023-30253
HighPublic exploitDolibarr vulnerable to remote code execution via uppercase manipulation
Published May 30, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as BIT-dolibarr-2023-30253, GHSA-9wqr-5jp4-mjmh, TR-23-0302, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-30253
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-30253 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Dolibarr Erp\/crm, dolibarr (bitnami), dolibarr/dolibarr (composer).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including dolibarr 17.0.1, Dolibarr Erp\/crm 17.0.1, dolibarr/dolibarr 17.0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Dolibarr before 17.0.1 allows remote code execution by an authenticated user via an uppercase manipulation: <?PHP instead of <?php in injected data.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dolibarr Erp\/crmDolibarr | See advisory | 17.0.1 |
| dolibarrbitnami | See advisory | 17.0.1 |
| dolibarr/dolibarrcomposer | See advisory | 17.0.1 |
Patched Releases
dolibarr
17.0.1
Dolibarr Erp\/crm
17.0.1
dolibarr/dolibarr
17.0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 30, 2023
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/30xxx/CVE-2023-30253.json
- advisoryhttps://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30253
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-30253
FAQ
Common Questions.
Dolibarr before 17.0.1 allows remote code execution by an authenticated user via an uppercase manipulation: <?PHP instead of <?php in injected data.
Affected: Dolibarr Erp\/crm; dolibarr (bitnami); dolibarr/dolibarr (composer). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including dolibarr 17.0.1, Dolibarr Erp\/crm 17.0.1, dolibarr/dolibarr 17.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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