Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dolibarr 11.0.3 is reported to have a stored cross-site scripting flaw in LDAP synchronization settings. A logged-in attacker could save script content that later runs in another user's browser, potentially exposing session data or enabling unauthorized actions in the application context.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority application security issue. It is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but public exploit information and stored XSS behavior increase risk if Dolibarr administration is broadly accessible.
Technical view
CVE-2020-36966 is CWE-79 persistent XSS in /dolibarr/admin/ldap.php. The source bundle identifies host, slave, and port parameters as injection points. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4: network reachable, low complexity, privileges required, scope changed, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to organizations running Dolibarr 11.0.3 with LDAP synchronization settings enabled or accessible. The provided affected-version metadata is inconsistent, listing version “0” while the title and advisory identify 11.0.3.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry exists, so proof-of-concept details are publicly available. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires application privileges, but stored XSS can affect later administrative or privileged viewers.
Researcher notes
Do not assume all Dolibarr versions are affected. Sources specifically name Dolibarr 11.0.3, while structured affected data is unclear. No specific vendor patch version is provided in the bundle; rely on official Dolibarr guidance for definitive remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Check Dolibarr vendor guidance and release notes for the fixed version before upgrading.
- Restrict access to Dolibarr administration and LDAP configuration pages to trusted administrators.
- Review LDAP synchronization settings for unexpected script-like content.
- Prioritize session hardening and least-privilege access for Dolibarr users.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Dolibarr deployments and confirm exact running versions.
- Determine whether LDAP synchronization settings are enabled or administratively reachable.
- Inspect LDAP configuration fields for suspicious stored content.
- Review web logs for unusual access to /dolibarr/admin/ldap.php.
- Track remediation against official Dolibarr or trusted advisory guidance.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48504CVE reference · exploit
- Official Dolibarr Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Dolibarr 11.0.3 - 'ldap.php' - Persistent Cross-Site ScriptingCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.