Vulnerability record

CVE-2024-38856

Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

CriticalExploitation confirmedCISA KEV

What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run OFBiz, fix it now.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Sep 17, 2024.

Patch status

Official fix available since Sep 30, 2026

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

Patch or advisory on ofbiz.apache.org (opens in a new tab)

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).

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

Products affected by this vulnerability, with versions and the source of each entry
Product	Vendor	Affected versions	Fixed in	Source
OFBiz	Apache Software Foundation	< 18.12.15	18.12.15	KEV

Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

CVSS scoredUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
CVE-2024-38856 scored CVSS 9.8: Apache OFBiz, Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched OFBiz systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
Patch releasedUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
Patch released for CVE-2024-38856: Apache OFBiz, Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Apache OFBiz. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference

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References

lists.apache.org https://lists.apache.org/thread/olxxjk6b13sl3wh9cmp0k2dscvp24l7w
nvd.nist.gov https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38856
issues.apache.org https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13128
ofbiz.apache.org https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
ofbiz.apache.org https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/04/1
cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38856