CVE-2024-45507
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a critical Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and code injection vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. Attackers can exploit this to make the server send unauthorized requests to internal systems and potentially execute arbitrary code. All Apache OFBiz installations before version 18.12.16 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Apache OFBiz
📦 What is this software?
Ofbiz by Apache
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing remote code execution, data exfiltration, and lateral movement to internal network resources via SSRF.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to internal services, data leakage, and potential code execution on the OFBiz server.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if network segmentation restricts internal access and input validation is enforced, though SSRF risks remain.
🎯 Exploit Status
Based on CVSS 9.8 score and CWE-94, exploitation is likely straightforward. No public PoC confirmed but weaponization is probable given the severity.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 18.12.16
Vendor Advisory: https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup current OFBiz installation and data. 2. Download OFBiz 18.12.16 from https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html. 3. Replace existing installation with new version. 4. Restart OFBiz services. 5. Verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network segmentation and firewall rules
linuxRestrict OFBiz server's outbound network access to prevent SSRF exploitation.
iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP
Input validation and sanitization
allImplement strict input validation for all user-controlled parameters that could trigger SSRF or code injection.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network egress filtering to block OFBiz server from accessing internal resources
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with SSRF and code injection protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check OFBiz version via admin interface or examine version files in installation directory.Check Version:
grep -r "ofbiz.version" /path/to/ofbiz/installation/*.propertiesVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm OFBiz version is 18.12.16 or later via version check command or admin interface.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual outbound HTTP requests from OFBiz server
- Unexpected file writes or process executions
- Error logs containing SSRF or code injection patterns
Network Indicators:
- OFBiz server making unexpected connections to internal IPs or services
- Unusual traffic patterns from OFBiz to external domains
SIEM Query:
source="ofbiz.logs" AND ("SSRF" OR "code injection" OR "unexpected request" OR "outbound connection")