IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2024-38856|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38856)

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.

Published Aug 5, 2024 · Updated May 29, 2026
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Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2024-09-17 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. 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). Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security
●Running ofbiz: v < 18.12.15
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-27 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2024-09-17.

How to patch

Get the fix

Apply the fixed package from your vendor. The advisory lists affected versions and the exact fixed build.

↗ Vendor advisory

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://lists.apache.org/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7w
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38856
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38856
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References

↗ CVE-2024-38856↗ Advisory

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