CVE-2024-45195
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Direct Request (Forced Browsing) vulnerability in Apache OFBiz that allows attackers to access restricted resources by directly requesting URLs without proper authorization. It affects all Apache OFBiz deployments before version 18.12.16. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or functionality.
💻 Affected Systems
- Apache OFBiz
📦 What is this software?
Ofbiz by Apache
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could access administrative interfaces, sensitive business data, or perform unauthorized operations leading to data breach or system compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to restricted application resources, potentially exposing sensitive business information or allowing privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact would be limited to the application layer only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Direct request vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once target URLs are identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 18.12.16
Vendor Advisory: https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Apache OFBiz 18.12.16 from https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
2. Backup current installation and data
3. Deploy new version following Apache OFBiz upgrade procedures
4. Restart the application server
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block direct access to known restricted paths
Network Access Controls
allRestrict access to OFBiz application to authorized users only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to OFBiz
- Deploy web application firewall with rules to detect and block forced browsing attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Apache OFBiz version; if below 18.12.16, system is vulnerableCheck Version:
Check OFBIZ_HOME/buildversion.txt or application startup logsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 18.12.16 or higher and test restricted endpoints are properly protected📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple 403/404 errors for restricted paths from single IP
- Unusual access patterns to administrative URLs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to known restricted endpoints without prior authentication
SIEM Query:
source="apache-ofbiz" AND (status=403 OR status=404) AND uri CONTAINS "/admin" OR uri CONTAINS "/control"🔗 References
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13130
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/o90dd9lbk1hh3t2557t2y2qvrh92p7wy
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/03/6
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-45195
