How severe is CVE-2023-38887?

CVE-2023-38887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38887?

CVE-2023-38887 affects Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-38887 published?

CVE-2023-38887 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2023-38887

CVE-2023-38887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm
Published: 2023-09-20
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

File Upload vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP CRM v.17.0.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the extension filtering and renaming functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38887?: File Upload vulnerability in Dolibarr ERP CRM v.17.0.1 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the extension filtering and renaming functions.
How severe is CVE-2023-38887?: CVE-2023-38887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38887?: CVE-2023-38887 affects Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38887 published?: CVE-2023-38887 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

https://akerva.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AKERVA_Security-Advisory_CVE-2023-38887_Dolibarr_AFU.pdf

Affected products (1)

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

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