HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-45434
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-45434

CWE-287Published: May 19, 2026· Updated: May 20, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.29%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:52.2th

Official Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache OFBiz via Password-Change Logic Flaw Leading to Remote Code Execution

This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in Apache OFBiz allows for remote code execution due to an improper authentication flaw in the password-change logic. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw is extremely severe, indicating a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The EPSS score is currently unavailable, so the likelihood of exploitation is unknown.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Its network attack vector and low attack complexity indicate it is remotely exploitable without user interaction.

Recommended Action

To address this vulnerability, users are strongly recommended to upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06 or later. Promptly applying this update is essential to prevent unauthorized access and remote code execution.

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-2026-45434 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product
ofbiz
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-45434
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.29%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 19, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-45434 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.