How severe is CVE-2017-8879?

CVE-2017-8879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8879?

CVE-2017-8879 affects Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8879?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-8879 published?

CVE-2017-8879 was published on 2017-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8879

CVE-2017-8879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm
Published: 2017-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dolibarr ERP/CRM 4.0.4 allows password changes without supplying the current password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access via an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8879?: Dolibarr ERP/CRM 4.0.4 allows password changes without supplying the current password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access via an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2017-8879?: CVE-2017-8879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8879?: CVE-2017-8879 affects Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8879 published?: CVE-2017-8879 was published on 2017-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.foxmole.com/advisories/foxmole-2017-02-23.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dolibarr:dolibarr_erp\/crm:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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