CVE-2024-38856
Confirmed PUBLISHEDApache OFBiz: Unauthenticated endpoint could allow execution of screen rendering code
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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).
- CVE Published
- Aug 05, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 27, 2024
- CVSS
- 8.1 High
- EPSS
- —
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache |
ofbiz
|
0 to <= 18.12.14 |
Affected |
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache OFBiz
|
0 to <= 18.12.14 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Apache Mailing List lists.apache.org · Vendor Advisory https://lists.apache.org/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7w
- Mitigation — ofbiz.apache.org ofbiz.apache.org · Mitigation https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
- Issue Tracking — issues.apache.org issues.apache.org · Issue Tracking https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13128
- Related — ofbiz.apache.org ofbiz.apache.org · Related https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-08-27 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-38856.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/apache_ofbiz_forgot_password_directory_traversal.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-08-27 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-08-08 02:40:56 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Incorrect Authorization
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/apache_ofbiz_forgot_password_directory_traversal.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-38856.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/206393 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-08-28 03:17:22 UTC · 3 stars
Apache OFBiz CVE-2024-38856
github · Created 2024-08-10 03:05:34 UTC · 2 stars
Perform With Massive Apache OFBiz Zero-Day Scanner & RCE
github · Created 2024-08-08 02:40:56 UTC · 43 stars
Apache OFBiz RCE Scanner & Exploit (CVE-2024-38856)
nuclei · Created Unknown
metasploit · Created Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2024-38856
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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20:59 UTC almost 2 years ago20:59 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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02:40 UTC almost 2 years ago02:40 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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08:20 UTC almost 2 years ago08:20 UTC · almost 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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07:28 UTC about 2 years ago07:28 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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"active_exploitation_observed": false
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}