Is CVE-2024-38856 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. CVE-2024-38856 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2024-08-27.

What is the CVSS severity of CVE-2024-38856?

CVE-2024-38856 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-38856?

CVE-2024-38856 has an EPSS score of 99.43% (100th percentile), estimating the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38856?

Upgrade ofbiz to 18.12.15 or later.

CVE & CISA-KEV Catalog

CVE-2024-38856

CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctl

9.8

CVSS v3

NVD

Description

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: through 18.12.14. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.15, which fixes the issue. Unauthenticated endpoints could allow execution of screen rendering code of screens if some preconditions are met (such as when the screen definitions don't explicitly check user's permissions because they rely on the configuration of their endpoints).

CWE-863Incorrect Authorization

How to fix

Remediation Available

ofbizNVD

Affected:< 18.12.15Fixed in:18.12.15CVE-2024-38856derived from NVD

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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

99.43%probability of exploitation in 30 days

100thpercentile

Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.

Known Exploited Vulnerability (CISA KEV)

Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Apache OFBiz contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow remote code execution via a Groovy payload in the context of the OFBiz user process by an unauthenticated attacker.

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Remediation due: 2024-09-17

References

Patch1

ofbiz.apache.org

Vendor Advisory1

lists.apache.org

Third-Party Advisory1

cisa.gov

Issue Tracking1

issues.apache.org

Mailing List1

openwall.com

Product1

ofbiz.apache.org

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CVE-2023-22518	Critical	9.8	100%	KEV + Ransom	Fix
CVE-2023-38035	Critical	9.8	100%	KEV + Ransom	-
CVE-2022-46169	Critical	9.8	100%	KEV	Fix
CVE-2025-29927	Critical	9.1	99%	-	Fix
CVE-2020-36289	Medium	5.3	99%	-	Fix
CVE-2022-0824	High	8.8	97%	-	Fix

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