CVE-2024-38856KEV · OVERDUECWE-863

Apache OFBiz: Unauthenticated endpoint could allow execution of screen rendering code

High · published August 5, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.1. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

767
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
99%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated endpoints in Apache OFBiz can lead to unauthorized access, like a restaurant that serves food without checking if the customer has a reservation! Think of it as a café where anyone can stroll in and order anything, completely bypassing the need for a membership card or payment. Without proper checks on screen rendering permissions, it’s easy for a mischief-maker to exploit the system! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized screen rendering code, potentially exposing sensitive information or compromising the system's integrity. In the wrong hands, this could be catastrophic, leading to data leaks or even system manipulation! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it as a café where anyone can stroll in and order anything, completely bypassing the need for a membership card or payment. Without proper checks on screen rendering permissions, it’s easy for a mischief-maker to exploit the system! This incorrect authorization vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to access screen rendering functionalities in Apache OFBiz, specifically due to missing permission checks in endpoint configurations. If certain preconditions aren’t met, unauthorized code could be executed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized screen rendering code, potentially exposing sensitive information or compromising the system's integrity. In the wrong hands, this could be catastrophic, leading to data leaks or even system manipulation! 🔥 To protect your application, immediately upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 18.12.15. Additionally, review your endpoint configurations to ensure that all screen definitions properly enforce user permissions. Don’t wait—secure your systems! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99427 · 99.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization
Published
2024-08-05T08:20Z
KEV added
2024-08-27 · due 2024-09-17
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Sep 17
    kev
  • 05 AUG 08:20Z
    Apache OFBiz: Unauthenticated endpoint could allow execution of screen rendering code
    cvelistv5