Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Apache Software Foundation — Apache OFBiz
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).
9.8
99.4%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Aug 5, 2024
- Modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Aug 27, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Sep 17, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Affected packages
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
8 foundWeaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2024-38856, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
- securelayer7/CVE-2024-38856_Scanner★ 49
Apache OFBiz RCE Scanner & Exploit (CVE-2024-38856)
updated Aug 24, 2026
- 0x20c/CVE-2024-38856-EXP★ 9
CVE-2024-38856 Exploit
updated Sep 6, 2024
- BBD-YZZ/CVE-2024-38856-RCE★ 3
Apache OFBiz CVE-2024-38856
updated Feb 18, 2025
- Hex00-0x4/CVE-2024-38856-Apache-OFBiz★ 3
CVE-2024-38856: Apache OFBiz remote code execution Scanner & Exploit
updated Nov 15, 2025
- Ap0dexMe0/CVE-2024-38856★ 2
Perform With Massive Apache OFBiz Zero-Day Scanner & RCE
updated Mar 18, 2025
- emanueldosreis/CVE-2024-38856★ 1
Nuclei template to scan for Apache Ofbiz affecting versions before 18.12.15
updated Oct 9, 2025
- FakesiteSecurity/CVE-2024-38856_Scen★ 1
Tentang Pemindai & Eksploitasi Apache OFBiz RCE (CVE-2024-38856)
updated Jan 2, 2025
- AlissonFaoli/Apache-OFBiz-Exploit★ 1
Exploit for Apache OFBiz - CVE-2024-38856
updated May 5, 2026
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-38856?
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).
How severe is CVE-2024-38856?
CVE-2024-38856 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2024-38856 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2024-38856 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Aug 27, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-38856?
99.4% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 99.4% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).
Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2024-38856?
Yes - a public Nuclei template referencing CVE-2024-38856 exist in public repositories we checked. We also found 8 public GitHub repositories referencing this CVE.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38856?
CVE-2024-38856 is classified under CWE-863 (CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization).
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