Researchers warn of a new critical Apache OFBiz flaw
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| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Flags | Affected | Exposure | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-51467 | The vulnerability permits attackers to circumvent authentication processes, enabling them to remotely execute arbitrary code The vulnerability permits attackers to circumvent authentication processes, enabling them to remotely execute arbitrary code NVD description · AI analysis pending | 9.8 | 96% |
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| CVE-2024-32113 | Critical Unauthenticated Path Traversal in Apache OFBiz Apache OFBiz before 18.12.13 contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in which improper limitation of a pathname allows access to restricted directories outside the intended scope. Per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), the flaw can be triggered remotely by an unauthenticated attacker with no user interaction. Successful exploitation has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability: an attacker can reach files and directories that should be restricted, and the critical 9.8 score indicates potential full compromise of the affected server. Any organization running an affected version of the open-source Apache OFBiz ERP/enterprise automation suite is exposed. The flaw is being actively exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-07, and EPSS assigns a 99.4% probability of exploitation within 30 days (100th percentile), amid a wave of critical OFBiz flaws patched in 2024. Do: Upgrade all Apache OFBiz instances to version 18.12.13 or later immediately, per the vendor fix and CISA KEV required action. Because the flaw is under active exploitation, prioritize any OFBiz servers exposed to the internet, hunt for signs of compromise on unpatched systems, and restrict network access to OFBiz until patched. | 9.8 | 99% | KEV |
| moderateseveral thousand internet-exposed OFBiz instances (estimate, on the order of 10^3) | |
| CVE-2024-38856 | Pre-auth RCE via Incorrect Authorization in Apache OFBiz CVE-2024-38856 is an incorrect authorization flaw (CWE-863) in Apache OFBiz, an open-source ERP and e-commerce platform, affecting all versions through 18.12.14. On deployments where screen definitions do not explicitly verify a user's permissions because they rely on the configuration of the endpoints serving them, unauthenticated endpoints can be made to execute the screens' rendering code. As coverage of the fix describes, this can be leveraged for unauthenticated (pre-auth) remote code execution on the OFBiz server, consistent with the critical 9.8 CVSS score. Any organization running Apache OFBiz 18.12.14 or earlier, especially with the OFBiz web interface exposed to the internet, is affected. Exploitation is confirmed in the wild: CISA added the flaw to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-27 amid active exploitation reports, and EPSS estimates a 99.4% probability of exploitation within 30 days. Do: Upgrade all Apache OFBiz servers to version 18.12.15 or later immediately; the KEV listing requires applying vendor mitigations or discontinuing use within the required deadline, and newer OFBiz releases also address additional 2024 flaws (e.g., CVE-2024-45195), so updating to the latest available version is prudent. Inventory internet-facing OFBiz deployments and restrict unauthenticated access to OFBiz web endpoints where possible. Hunt for signs of exploitation (unexpected screen/view rendering requests to unauthenticated endpoints and follow-on activity on OFBiz hosts), since the flaw is being actively exploited. | 9.8 | 99% | KEV |
| moderate~several thousand internet-exposed Apache OFBiz instances |
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Researchers urge organizations using Apache OFBiz to address a critical bug, following reports of active exploitation of another flaw.
Experts urge organizations to address a new critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38856, in Apache OFBiz. The vulnerability is an incorrect authorization issue in Apache OFBiz that impacts versions through 18.12.14, version 18.12.15 addressed the flaw.
“Unauthenticated endpoints could allow execution of screen rendering code of screens if some preconditions are met (such as when the screen definitions don’t explicitly check user’s permissions because they rely on the configuration of their endpoints).” reads the advisory.
The security researcher Hasib Vhora from SonicWall reported the vulnerability CVE-2024-38856 along with other security experts.
“The SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team has discovered a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in Apache OFBiz being tracked as CVE-2024-38856 with a CVSS score of 9.8. This is the second major flaw SonicWall has discovered in Apache OFBiz in recent months, the first coming in December 2023.” wrote Vhora. “This time, a flaw in the override view functionality exposes critical endpoints to unauthenticated threat actors using a crafted request, paving the way for remote code execution. It affects Apache OFBiz versions up to 18.12.14, and users are strongly encouraged to upgrade their instances to version 18.12.15 or newer.”
The issue stems from a flaw in the authentication mechanism, which allows unauthenticated users to access features typically restricted to logged-in users, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Apache OFBiz is an open-source ERP system that helps businesses automate and integrate various processes such as accounting, HR, CRM, order management, manufacturing, and e-commerce. It is used by hundreds of companies worldwide, with 41% in the U.S., 19% in India, 7% in Germany, 6% in France, and 5% in the U.K. Notable users include United Airlines, Atlassian JIRA, Home Depot, and HP.
SonicWall is not aware of attacks in the wild exploiting this vulnerability, however it has developed IPS signature IPS:4455 to detect any active exploitation of this issue.
In May, researchers disclosed another vulnerability, a path traversal issue tracked as CVE-2024-32113, in the Apache OFBiz. The exploitation of this second vulnerability could lead to remote command execution.
Researchers from SANS recently observed a surge in the attacks targeting CVE-2024-32113.
“With the vulnerability announcement in May, we have been waiting for some scans to take advantage of the OFBiz vulnerability. Exploitation was trivial, and while the vulnerable and exposed population is small, this hasn’t stopped attackers in the past. But they are now at least experimenting and maybe adding the vulnerability to bots like Mirai variants.” reads the advisory published by SANS.
Researchers from threat intelligence firm GreyNoise also observed an exploitation attempt for this second vulnerability.
In December, SonicWall experts warned of another authentication bypass zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-51467, that affects Apache OfBiz.
An attacker can trigger the vulnerability to bypass authentication to achieve a simple Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
In January, researchers from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck created a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for the flaw.
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