CVE-2023-51467

Apache OFBiz: Pre-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

published December 26, 2023

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
96%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ This vulnerability lets attackers slip through the authentication door like a stealthy cat burglar! 🔥 Think of it like a bouncer at a club who’s too busy scrolling their phone to check IDs. An attacker can just stroll right in, bypassing security checks without breaking a sweat! Once inside, attackers can execute arbitrary code, leading to a complete takeover of the system. This could mean accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even launching further attacks. The potential fallout can be absolutely devastating if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a bouncer at a club who’s too busy scrolling their phone to check IDs. An attacker can just stroll right in, bypassing security checks without breaking a sweat! CVE-2023-51467 allows attackers to bypass authentication processes, which could lead to unauthorized remote code execution. This means that merely being authenticated isn't a safeguard against this sneaky exploit.

What to do

Once inside, attackers can execute arbitrary code, leading to a complete takeover of the system. This could mean accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even launching further attacks. The potential fallout can be absolutely devastating if left unaddressed! To protect your systems, ensure that you update to the latest patched version as soon as it's available. Review your authentication mechanisms and consider implementing additional layers of security, like two-factor authentication, to fortify access controls. You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to locking down your system and keeping those pesky intruders out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.96001 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2023-12-26T14:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 DEC 14:46Z
    Apache OFBiz: Pre-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
    cvelistv5