CVE-2021-25956

Name: CVE-2021-25956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-17T15:15:07.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25956 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In “Dolibarr” application, v3.3.beta1_20121221 to v13.0.2 have “Modify” access for admin level users to change other user’s details but fails to validate already existing “Login” name, while renaming the user “Login”. This leads to complete account takeover of the victim user. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In “Dolibarr” application, v3.3.beta1_20121221 to v13.0.2 have “Modify” access for admin level users to change other user’s details but fails to validate already existing “Login” name, while renaming the user “Login”. This leads to complete account takeover of the victim user. This happens since the password gets overwritten for the victim user having a similar login name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dolibarr	Dolibarr	>= 3.3.1, <= 13.0.2	—
Dolibarr	Dolibarr Erp\/Crm	3.3.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr/commit/c4cba43bade736ab89e31013a6ccee59a6e077eePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25956Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr/commit/c4cba43bade736ab89e31013a6ccee59a6e077eePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25956Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25956?

How severe is CVE-2021-25956?

CVE-2021-25956 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25956?

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Source: NVD / NIST