Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Old Dolibarr ERP/CRM installations may let a logged-in user run operating-system commands through the database backup feature. This can become full server compromise. The sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation, but public exploit references exist.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or business-critical Dolibarr instance. The vulnerability can lead to server takeover after authentication, and public exploit material lowers the barrier for abuse against unpatched legacy systems.
Technical view
CVE-2012-10059 is a post-authenticated OS command injection in Dolibarr ERP/CRM export.php. The sql_compat parameter in database backup handling is described as insufficiently sanitized, enabling authenticated remote code execution. Sources cite versions <=3.1.1 and <=3.2.0, though affected metadata is sparse.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where legacy Dolibarr ERP/CRM is still reachable over a network and authenticated users can access database backup/export functionality. Internet-facing deployments, shared accounts, weak credentials, or broad admin access increase practical risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes public exploit references, including Exploit-DB, Full Disclosure, and Metasploit. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation in the wild. Treat exploitability as demonstrated, not necessarily currently observed.
Researcher notes
The core issue maps to CWE-78 in the sql_compat parameter of export.php. The record is recently published for an older 2012 issue, and affected-version metadata appears limited. Do not assume unauthenticated exposure from these sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Dolibarr deployments and identify versions at or below the described affected ranges.
- Check current Dolibarr vendor guidance for supported upgrade or migration paths.
- Restrict database backup/export access to trusted administrators only.
- Remove legacy Dolibarr instances from direct internet exposure where possible.
- Review server logs for suspicious backup/export activity or unexpected process execution.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the exact Dolibarr version and whether the instance exposes export.php.
- Review role permissions for database backup and export features.
- Check application and web server logs around backup/export requests.
- Verify remediation against vendor guidance rather than relying only on filtering.
- Assess whether any affected host shows signs of command execution or persistence.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.4 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.4CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/dolibarr_cmd_exec.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18725CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18724CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Apr/78CVE reference, VulnCheck · technical-description, exploit
- https://www.dolibarr.org/CVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dolibarr-erp-crm-post-auth-os-command-injectionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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