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Is CVE-2024-38856 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 27 Aug 2024

Gociux · Apache OFBiz · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2024-38856, Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 27 Aug 2024, 22 days after it was published. It affects Apache OFBiz. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 27 Aug 2024
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity8.1CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due17 Sep 2024BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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.

VendorApache (41 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductOFBiz
VulnerabilityApache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-863
Published5 Aug 2024
Added to KEV27 Aug 2024
Reported by (CNA)apache

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for OFBiz in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Apache CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 5 Aug 2024.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Apache.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2024-38856 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-38856 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 27 Aug 2024, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2024-38856 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38856?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check Apache's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected OFBiz and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in August 2024 · Apache scorecard · act-now radar.

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