IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS7.5
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2024-45195|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Apache OFBiz Forced Browsing Vulnerability

Apache OFBiz contains a forced browsing vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to obtain unauthorized access.

Published Sep 4, 2024 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-02-25 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-425) (CWE-425) vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.16. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.16, which fixes the issue. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running ofbiz: v < 18.12.16
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-02-04 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2025-02-25.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13130
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45195
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-45195
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