Is CVE-2024-38856 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38856 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-38856 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-38856 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38856?

CVE-2024-38856 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-38856

Published: August 27, 2024

EPSS:94.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Apache OFBiz contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow remote code execution via a Groovy payload in the context of the OFBiz user process by an unauthenticated attacker.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apache OFBiz Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Apache OFBiz contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow remote code execution via a Groovy payload in the context of the OFBiz user process by an unauthenticated attacker.

Added to KEV: 2024-08-27Federal patch deadline: 2024-09-17

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

Apache OFBiz contains an authorization flaw that permits an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. This is achieved by injecting a Groovy payload, running in the context of the OFBiz user process. This is a high-severity vulnerability with a very high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.94375) and is actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. It is remotely exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches for Apache OFBiz to correct the authorization vulnerability. Ensure proper access controls are in place and restrict Groovy script execution to trusted sources.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38856 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-38856 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.