CVE-2024-38856 kev in the critical feed json
Apache OFBiz: Unauthenticated endpoint could allow execution of screen rendering code
published 2024-08-05 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2024-37643
- cvss
- 8.1
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Exploited
- added 2024-08-27
- epss
- 99.4%
- EPSS 99.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99.9%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.
This issue affects Apache OFBiz: through 18.12.14.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.15, which fixes the issue.
Unauthenticated endpoints could allow execution of screen rendering code of screens if some preconditions are met (such as when the screen definitions don't explicitly check user's permissions because they rely on the configuration of their endpoints).
Patch / fix
cisa required action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/multi/http/apache_ofbiz_forgot_password_directory_traversal)
- Published
- Added to CISA KEV
- CISA SSVC: exploitation active
- CISA patch deadline
Known exploited
- Added
- 2 y ago
- Patch by
- 2024-09-17 (2 y ago)
- Ransomware
- Not known
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Vendor, product
- Apache, OFBiz
- CISA name
- Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Active, exploited in the wild
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
99.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/multi/http/apache_ofbiz_forgot_password_directory_traversal Apache OFBiz forgotPassword/ProgramExport RCE metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2024-05-30
- Nuclei template Apache OFBiz - Improper Authorization & Remote Code Execution nuclei detection template
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz
- apache ofbiz
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
References
-
ofbiz.apache.org
/security.html
related, patch
-
lists.apache.org
/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7w
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
-
ofbiz.apache.org
/download.html
product, mitigation
-
issues.apache.org
/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13128
issue-tracking
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2024/08/04/1
mailing-list
-
cisa.gov
/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38856
government-resource, third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2024-38856
- NVD CVE-2024-38856
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