CVE-2024-38856
Published: 05 August 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-38856 is a critical-severity Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz. Its CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked in the top 0.0% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; CISA has added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2024-38856 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability, tracked as CWE-863, that affects Apache OFBiz versions through 18.12.14. The flaw resides in unauthenticated endpoints that can trigger execution of screen rendering code when screen definitions omit explicit permission checks and instead depend on endpoint configuration.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the issue over the network without user interaction or credentials. Successful exploitation grants full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected OFBiz instance, consistent with the CVSS 9.8 rating.
Apache OFBiz project advisories and the associated security announcement direct users to upgrade immediately to version 18.12.15, which resolves the authorization gap. The fix is referenced in the project’s download page, security page, the OFBIZ-13128 Jira issue, and the oss-security mailing list posting.
The CVE carries a current EPSS of 0.9437 with a recorded peak of 0.9505, indicating sustained high exploitation probability since disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-37643
Vulnerability details
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…
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met (such as when the screen definitions don't explicitly check user's permissions because they rely on the configuration of their endpoints).
- CWE(s)
- KEV Date Added
- 27 August 2024
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Periodic review and update of procedures reduces incorrect authorization implementations over time.
Supervision identifies cases where authorization logic incorrectly permits unauthorized actions.
Defining permitted attribute values and auditing modifications reduces the chance of incorrect authorization outcomes due to tampered or missing labels.
The authorization process and usage restrictions help prevent incorrect authorization for remote access types.
Establishing configuration and connection requirements helps ensure correct rather than incorrect authorization for wireless access.
Establishing connection authorization processes for mobile devices helps ensure authorization decisions are correctly implemented rather than incorrect.
Monitoring account use, notifying on changes, and reviewing accounts for compliance corrects incorrect authorization assignments.
Ensures authorization decisions for external system use are correctly implemented and enforced.