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CVE-2024-45195: Apache OFBiz: Confused controller-view authorization logic (forced browsing)

Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.16. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.16, which fixes the issue.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Apache OFBiz before 18.12.16 can allow unauthenticated forced browsing through confused controller-view authorization logic. For leaders, treat this as urgent because the issue is critical, remotely reachable, and listed by CISA as known exploited. Exposure is likely where Apache OFBiz is deployed below 18.12.16, especially if reachable from the internet, partners, or untrusted internal networks. The provided data does not identify hosted services, forks, or downstream products. Make this a top-priority remediation item. The combination of critical severity, unauthenticated remote exposure, and KEV status creates a credible business risk to systems using vulnerable Apache OFBiz versions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 18.12.16 or later.; Confirm the current fixed release using Apache download and security pages.; Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or partner-accessible OFBiz systems..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-45195Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Apache Software FoundationApache OFBiz0unaffected
Weakness

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Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')

Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.