Arbitrary file read in Apache OFBiz

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU74615

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47501

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Solr plugin. A remote attacker can read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OFBiz: 4.0 - 18.12.06

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:ofbiz:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:ofbiz:09.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:ofbiz:09.04.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q2/11
https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/commit/582add7d3

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.