Apache OFBiz: Confused controller-view authorization logic (forced browsing)
Apache OFBiz versions before 18.12.16 are affected. The fix is in 18.12.16.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 18.12.16
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Apache OFBiz, an open-source enterprise resource planning framework, is affected by this flaw in its controller and view authorization logic. An attacker could use direct requests to reach pages or functions they should not be able to access, potentially exposing or changing restricted data.
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Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.16. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.16, which fixes the issue.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz
fixed in 18.12.16
References 4
ofbiz.apache.org
issues.apache.org
lists.apache.org
Questions about CVE-2024-45195
What should I do about it?
Upgrade Apache OFBiz to 18.12.16 or later, which contains the fix (commits ab78769c2d and 8b95fe6fa).Source: ofbiz.apache.org
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-02-04, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data