CVE-2018-8033Ofbiz Information Disclosure
In Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.04, the OFBiz HTTP engine (org.apache.ofbiz.service.engine.HttpEngine.java) handles requests for HTTP services via the /webtools/control/httpService endpoint.
Published Dec 13, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-8033 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Ofbiz (Apache).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Sep 29, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ofbiz <=16.11.04, Ofbiz 16.11.04.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
45/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Sep 29, 2026
2847 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
6
Reports of active use
Description
In Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.04, the OFBiz HTTP engine (org.apache.ofbiz.service.engine.HttpEngine.java) handles requests for HTTP services via the /webtools/control/httpService endpoint. Both POST and GET requests to the httpService endpoint may contain three parameters: serviceName, serviceMode, and serviceContext.
The exploitation occurs by having DOCTYPEs pointing to external references that trigger a payload that returns secret information from the host.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 29, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 29, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OfbizApache | >= Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.04 | 16.11.04 |
Patched Releases
Ofbiz
<=16.11.04
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 13, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 29, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 29, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
In Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.04, the OFBiz HTTP engine (org.apache.ofbiz.service.engine.HttpEngine.java) handles requests for HTTP services via the /webtools/control/httpService endpoint.
Affected: Ofbiz (Apache) versions >= Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.04. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Sep 29, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Ofbiz <=16.11.04, Ofbiz 16.11.04.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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