#VU95407 Improper Authorization in OFBiz - CVE-2024-38856

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95407

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38856

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
OFBiz
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing permission checks when accessing ProgramExport and EntitySQLProcessor endpoints. A remote attacker can send specially crafted requests to the affected endpoints and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OFBiz: 4.0 - 22.01.01

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7w
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13128
https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-framework/commit/31d8d7
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1099/

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.