Path traversal in Apache OFBiz

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU91168

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36104

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OFBiz: 18.12.01 - 18.12.13

External links

http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13092
http://lists.apache.org/thread/sv0xr8b1j7mmh5p37yldy9vmnzbodz2o

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.