Apache OFBiz Forced Browsing
CVE-2024-45195 is a high-severity direct request vulnerability in Apache OFBiz from Apache, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 18.12.16 as the first without the flaw, so updating Apache OFBiz to that release or later removes the exposure. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on February 4, 2025, which means attacks have been observed in the wild.
Attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, according to CISA.
What to do
- Update Apache OFBiz to 18.12.16 or a later version.
- Update ofbiz to 18.12.16 or a later version.
- CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Read the advisory on issues.apache.org for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apache OFBiz | before 18.12.16 | 18.12.16 |
| Apache | ofbiz | before 18.12.16 | 18.12.16 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | CISA (ADP) |
Official 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.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Direct Request
The web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted URLs, scripts, or files.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Apply appropriate access control authorizations for each access to all restricted URLs, scripts or files.
- Consider using MVC based frameworks such as Struts.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: active, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
- Deadline for US federal agencies to remediate, set by CISA.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Third-party and government advisories
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-45195Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Other references
- ofbiz.apache.org/download.htmlProduct
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/03/6Mailing List
Other vulnerabilities in Apache OFBiz
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
Recent Direct Request vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.3 High severity
- 7.3 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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