Apache OFBiz 18.12.14 - Unauth Authorization for Screen Rendering
CVE-2024-38856 Published on August 5, 2024
Apache OFBiz: Unauthenticated endpoint could allow execution of screen rendering code
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).
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Apache OFBiz contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow remote code execution via a Groovy payload in the context of the OFBiz user process by an unauthenticated attacker.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by September 17, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-38856 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2024-38856 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz:- Before and including 18.12.14 is affected.
- Before and including 18.12.14 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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