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CVE-2026-31986NVD status: Modified

Apache OFBiz: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key

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CVE-2026-31986 is a critical-severity use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in Apache OFBiz from Apache, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 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 24.09.06 as the first without the flaw, so updating Apache OFBiz to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

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Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.

What to do

  1. Update Apache OFBiz to 24.09.06 or a later version.
  2. Update Ofbiz to 24.09.06 or a later version.
  3. Read the advisory on lists.apache.org for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  4. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
ApacheApache OFBizbefore 24.09.0624.09.06
ApacheOfbizbefore 24.09.0624.09.06

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
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by CISA (ADP).

Official description

Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key

The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • Prevention schemes mirror that of hard-coded password storage.

More Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerabilities (CWE-321)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in Apache OFBiz

All Apache OFBiz vulnerabilities

Recent Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerabilities

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