CVE-2024-38856
Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Apache OFBiz
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: through 18.12.14. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.15, which fixes the issue. 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).
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 27 August 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 17 September 2024.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 99.4%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2024-38856 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2024-38856.
What does CVE-2024-38856 affect?
CVE-2024-38856 affects Apache OFBiz. Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: through 18.12.14. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.15, which fixes the issue. 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).
How severe is CVE-2024-38856?
CVE-2024-38856 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 99.4%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 17 September 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2024-38856?
Apply the vendor patch for Apache OFBiz as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.