CVE-2024-38856: ofbiz Auth Bypass

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).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Aug 27, 2024 Remediation due: Sep 17, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	ofbiz	< 18.12.15

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7w https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html

Other References

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13128 https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/04/1 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38856

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38856? +

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). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-38856? +

CVE-2024-38856 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38856? +

CVE-2024-38856 affects products from apache, specifically: ofbiz. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38856? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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