Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-38856?

Affected: Ofbiz (Apache). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-38856 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 19, 2024.

Is CVE-2024-38856 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Aug 27, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 17, 2024.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-38856?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-38856?

Fixed versions are available, including Ofbiz 18.12.15.

How urgently should CVE-2024-38856 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2024-38856

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.

Published Aug 5, 2024 · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Also known as TR-24-1152

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2024-38856 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting Ofbiz (Apache).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 19, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Ofbiz 18.12.15.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

99%

Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

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).

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Aug 27, 2024	Sep 17, 2024	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Aug 19, 2024	Sep 17, 2024	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Aug 27, 2024	Sep 17, 2024	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Aug 27, 2024	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
OfbizApache	See advisory	18.12.15

Patched Releases

Ofbiz

18.12.15

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 5, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 19, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Aug 27, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 27, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Aug 27, 2024
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.
Affected: Ofbiz (Apache). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 19, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Aug 27, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 17, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ofbiz 18.12.15.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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