Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2024-38856
The short answer
CVE-2024-38856 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-27: attackers are using it, so patch it first. The vendor has linked a patch.
What it is
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).
Weakness: CWE-863.
Severity
9.8 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Aug 27, 2024
Federal due date Sep 17, 2024
EPSS, next 30 days
99%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected products
Apache OFBiz, ofbiz. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13128 Issue Tracking
- lists.apache.org/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7w Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- ofbiz.apache.org/download.html Product
- ofbiz.apache.org/security.html Patch
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38856 Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2024-38856 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-38856 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-27, with a federal remediation due date of 2024-09-17.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38856?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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