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CVE-2024-38856

Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 99.4%
  1. Published5 Aug 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV27 Aug 2024
  3. Remediation due17 Sept 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Apache OFBiz contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow remote code execution via a Groovy payload in the context of the OFBiz user process by an unauthenticated attacker.

Added to KEV: 27 Aug 2024Federal remediation due: 17 Sept 2024

Description

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).

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Ofbiz< 18.12.15

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Ofbiz≥ 18.12.15

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38856 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38856 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 27 Aug 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-38856?

CVE-2024-38856 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38856?

Affected products include Apache Ofbiz.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38856?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Ofbiz 18.12.15 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.