Security incident · CVE-2021-25956
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 exist…
Published Aug 17, 2021 · catalog updated Jun 17, 2026 · the affected product
Last checked Nov 5, 2026. A connected source was read within the last 7 days.
Check if you run it
No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2021-25956. EPSS is 0.94%. Act only if a listed version of the affected product is installed.
Gaps on this record
- No plain product name is stored. The page cannot tell you which product to check.
- No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.
Same product and reporting
- CVE-2020-36966 · Medium
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- CVE-2021-25957 · High
- CVE-2021-25955 · Critical
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- Severity
- High7.2
- Known exploitation
- Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
- EPSS
- 0.94%
- Remediation
- Version ranges on file
- Affected products
- cpe dolibarr/dolibarr · cpe dolibarr/dolibarr erp/crm
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.
Are you affected?
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- cpe dolibarr/dolibarr>= 3.3.1, <= 13.0.2
- cpe dolibarr/dolibarr erp/crm3.3.0
How to fix CVE-2021-25956
Upgrade
CVE-2021-25956 lists a fix boundary at 13.0.2. Compare the installed build with that boundary before you change production.
Version check
Affected <= 13.0.2
Advisory
Open the cve_org record and follow its fix.
Official advisories
What to do
Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.
Should you patch?
No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2021-25956. EPSS is 0.94%. Act only if a listed version of the affected product is installed.
Which versions are affected?
Compare what you have installed with dolibarr/dolibarr erp/crm 3.3.0. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.
What should an analyst verify?
CWE-284: Improper Access Control. EPSS 0.94%. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.
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Code
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Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Aug 17, 2021 · Monitored products — high
Detected
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.
Jun 17, 2026 · Monitored products — high
Updated
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.
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2021-25956
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - Monitored products — highVendor advisoryCVE-2021-25956
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.
nvd.nist.gov
References
Freshness
Last verified in this catalog Nov 5, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.
- CVE.orgNov 5, 2026
- Monitored products — highNov 5, 2026