Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache OFBiz versions through 18.12.14 can let improperly protected endpoints run screen rendering code without the expected authorization checks. CISA lists CVE-2024-38856 as known exploited, so exposed OFBiz systems should be treated as urgent patch targets. Organizations running Apache OFBiz through 18.12.14 are potentially exposed. Risk is higher where OFBiz endpoints are reachable from untrusted networks and where screen definitions depend on endpoint configuration for permission enforcement. Prioritize remediation promptly for any exposed OFBiz deployment. The issue is high severity, vendor-fixed, and listed by CISA as known exploited, making delayed patching a material operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 18.12.15 or later.; Use Apache OFBiz download and security pages for current vendor guidance.; Inventory all internet-facing and internal OFBiz deployments..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N2.85.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.htmlCVE reference · product, mitigation
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.htmlCVE reference · related
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7wCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13128CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38856CVE reference · government-resource
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Incorrect Authorization
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