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CVE-2016-4462 affects older Apache OFBiz deployments. A logged-in malicious user could manipulate a login-related URL parameter so template instructions are processed and reflected, potentially allowing remote code execution. The named mitigation is upgrading to Apache OFBiz 16.11.01. Exposure is limited by the source bundle to Apache OFBiz 13.07.*, 12.04.*, and 11.04.*. Risk is highest where those legacy systems remain online and authenticated users, partners, or compromised accounts can reach the affected OFBiz flow. Treat this as a high-priority legacy application risk. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation, but the potential outcome is remote code execution in a business application platform. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Apache OFBiz deployments to 16.11.01, the mitigation named in the source.; Confirm no OFBiz 11.04.*, 12.04.*, or 13.07.* instances remain in service.; Check Apache OFBiz advisory guidance before relying on compensating controls..
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