Apache OFBiz Path Traversal Vulnerability
Apache OFBiz contains a path traversal vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.
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 2024-08-28 under CISA BOD 22-01.
This is a Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.13. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.13, which fixes the issue. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.
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Server compromised
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CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-07 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2024-08-28.
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.
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