CVE-2021-29200
CriticalApache OFBiz has unsafe deserialization prior to 17.12.07 version An unauthenticated user can perform an RCE attack
Published Apr 27, 2021 · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-29200 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ofbiz (Apache).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ofbiz 17.12.07.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Apache OFBiz has unsafe deserialization prior to 17.12.07 version An unauthenticated user can perform an RCE attack
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OfbizApache | >= Apache OFBiz | 17.12.07 |
Patched Releases
Ofbiz
17.12.07
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 27, 2021
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- advisory[ofbiz-dev] 20210427 [CVE-2021-29200] RCE vulnerability in latest Apache OFBiz due to Java serialisation using RMI
- patch[oss-security] 20210427 [CVE-2021-29200] RCE vulnerability in latest Apache OFBiz due to Java serialisation using RMI
- other[ofbiz-commits] 20210427 [ofbiz-site] branch master updated: Updates security page for CVE-2021-29200 and 30128 fixed in 17.12.07
- other[ofbiz-notifications] 20210427 [jira] [Updated] (OFBIZ-12216) Fixed UtilObject class [CVE-2021-29200]
- other[ofbiz-commits] 20210811 [ofbiz-site] branch master updated: Updates security page for CVE-2021-37608 fixed in 17.12.08
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache OFBiz has unsafe deserialization prior to 17.12.07 version An unauthenticated user can perform an RCE attack
Affected: Ofbiz (Apache) versions >= Apache OFBiz. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 17.12.07.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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