# CVE-2024-45195: 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.

- Severity: CVSS 9.8 (Critical), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2025-02-04, remediation due 2025-02-25
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Fixed in: 18.12.16
- Published: 2024-09-04 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## 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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## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz: fixed in 18.12.16

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz, upgrade to a fixed version (18.12.16) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### What should I do about it?

Upgrade Apache OFBiz to 18.12.16 or later, which contains the fix (commits ab78769c2d and 8b95fe6fa).

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

### 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: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2024-45195

## Related

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## References

- https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13130
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/o90dd9lbk1hh3t2557t2y2qvrh92p7wy

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