CVE-2018-25357
Dolibarr ERP CRM 7.0.3 Remote Code Execution via install/step1.php
Description
Dolibarr ERP CRM 7.0.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting PHP code through the db_name parameter. Attackers can send a POST request to install/step1.php with malicious PHP code in the db_name parameter, then execute commands via the check.php endpoint using the cmd GET parameter.
INFO
Published Date :
May 23, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 27, 2026, 3:56 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Dolibarr ERP CRM to the latest version.
- Sanitize all user supplied input.
- Validate db_name parameter values.
- Restrict access to check.php endpoint.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25357.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://dolibarr.org | Product |
| https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44964 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dolibarr-erp-crm-remote-code-evaluation-via-install-step1-php | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-25357 is
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:dolibarr:dolibarr_erp/crm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 7.0.3 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://dolibarr.org Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44964 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dolibarr-erp-crm-remote-code-evaluation-via-install-step1-php Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Dolibarr ERP CRM 7.0.3 contains a remote code evaluation vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting PHP code through the db_name parameter. Attackers can send a POST request to install/step1.php with malicious PHP code in the db_name parameter, then execute commands via the check.php endpoint using the cmd GET parameter. Dolibarr ERP CRM 7.0.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting PHP code through the db_name parameter. Attackers can send a POST request to install/step1.php with malicious PHP code in the db_name parameter, then execute commands via the check.php endpoint using the cmd GET parameter. -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dolibarr ERP CRM 7.0.3 contains a remote code evaluation vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting PHP code through the db_name parameter. Attackers can send a POST request to install/step1.php with malicious PHP code in the db_name parameter, then execute commands via the check.php endpoint using the cmd GET parameter. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://dolibarr.org Added Reference https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44964 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dolibarr-erp-crm-remote-code-evaluation-via-install-step1-php