Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38856)
Severity: critical · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-08-27 · CVE-2024-38856
Apache OFBiz contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow remote code execution via a Groovy payload in the context of the OFBiz user process by an unauthenticated attacker. CISA added CVE-2024-38856 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Aug 27, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Sep 17, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
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