#VU86953 Path traversal in OFBiz - CVE-2024-25065

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86953

Vulnerability 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-2024-25065

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OFBiz
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OFBiz: 18.12.01 - 18.12.11

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External links
https://ofbiz.apache.org/release-notes-18.12.12.html
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12887
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rplfjp7ppn9ro49oo7jsrpj99m113lfc
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/28/10

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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.