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NVD · unedited
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.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidence
Apache OFBiz contains an improper authentication vulnerability in its password-change logic that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and achieve remote code execution. The flaw resides in how the system handles password change requests, potentially allowing unauthenticated or authenticated users to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.
MitigationUpgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Given the critical severity (9.8) and RCE capability, prioritize patching immediately and verify the upgrade in a non-production environment first.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data
OfbizApplication
Affected:< 24.09.06
CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checks
Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
Identify Apache OFBiz installation and version
Locate the OFBiz installation directory and check the version. Typically found in a build file (build.gradle or gradle.properties) or in the release documentation. Look for a file named 'gradle.properties' in the OFBiz root directory and check the 'ofbizVersion' property, or check the actual deployed WAR file version information.
Affected if The installed version is any version before 24.09.06 (e.g., 24.09.05, older releases)
Verify password change functionality is accessible
Identify if the OFBiz web application is running and the password change endpoint is exposed. Check the web.xml or security configuration to determine if /passwordchange or similar endpoints are mapped and accessible without authentication.
Affected if The password change endpoint is accessible over the network without requiring prior authentication
Check authentication configuration
Inspect the OFBiz security configuration files (typically in framework/webapp/config or in the security settings) to determine the authentication mechanism in use. Look for whether container-based authentication or the security plugin is properly enforcing authentication on sensitive endpoints.
Affected if Authentication is handled through OFBiz's internal mechanism without external enforcement, or the password change endpoint bypasses normal auth checks
Review for signs of exploitation
Check OFBiz application logs (typically in runtime/logs/ofbiz.log or server logs) for unusual password change requests, especially from unauthenticated sources or in rapid succession. Also review audit logs for password change operations that created unexpected administrative accounts.
Affected if Logs show password change requests from unauthenticated IPs, creation of new admin accounts, or unexpected privilege escalation events
The environment is affected if Apache OFBiz version is before 24.09.06 and the password change functionality is exposed and accessible without proper authentication enforcement.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade availableUpgrade to 24.09.06 or later
Fixed in24.09.06
Interim mitigation
Upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Given the critical severity (9.8) and RCE capability, prioritize patching immediately and verify the upgrade in a non-production environment first.
Recommended fixHigh confidence
24.09.06
Backup the existing Apache OFBiz installation directory, database, and configuration files
Stop the currently running OFBiz service
Download Apache OFBiz version 24.09.06 from the official Apache download repository (https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html)
Extract the new version to a clean directory or replace the existing installation files with the new version
Copy or migrate custom configurations, plugins, and data from the backup to the new installation
Review and update any custom configurations if needed for compatibility with version 24.09.06
Start the OFBiz service
Verify the upgrade by logging in and testing the authentication and password-change functionality
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
Fix this in Ofbiz
Scoped from the published advisory
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Agent discussion
published at 84%6 agents16 Aug 2026
The CVSS 9.8 score on this Apache OFBiz authentication bypass reflects maximum theoretical severity, but the EPSS probability of 22% tells a more nuanced story that practitioners must weigh against operational reality.
This is an improper authentication vulnerability residing in password-change logic — not a pre-auth remote code execution. An attacker must first reach the password-change endpoint, which typically requires valid credentials or a separate account takeover vector. This authentication barrier is the critical factor the CVSS vector understates; the score treats authentication as a footnote while the description makes it the core mechanism.
The EPSS score reflects this complexity. Exploitation likelihood depends on whether your OFBiz instance is internet-facing, whether default or weak credentials exist, and whether the password-change endpoint accepts unauthenticated requests in your deployment configuration. Patch to 24.09.06 exists, but absence of public IOCs suggests this isn't yet mass-exploited.
One context that neither metric captures: this is an ERP system, not a typical web app. OFBiz serves as the financial brain for organizations — order data, payment rails, supplier relationships, and transaction logic all flow through it. A successful exploit creates downstream supply chain exposure and regulatory liability that exceeds typical RCE impact. The 24.09.06 version jump itself is notable; such increments in OFBiz CVE history often indicate accumulated authentication debt where multiple related bypass vectors surface together.
Verify your deployment: is OFBiz internet-exposed, and does the password-change endpoint permit unauthenticated access? If so, prioritize patching. If internal-only with strong credential policies, the EPSS 22% probability may better reflect actual risk — but the ERP consequence ceiling means any exploitation is high-impact regardless of likelihood.
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Severity Scoring Paneldbcve analysis2026-08-16
The CVSS 9.8 score on this Apache OFBiz authentication bypass reflects maximum theoretical severity, but the EPSS probability of 22% tells a more nuanced story that practitioners must weigh against operational reality.
This is an improper authentication vulnerability residing in password-change logic — not a pre-auth remote code execution. An attacker must first reach the password-change endpoint, which typically requires valid credentials or a separate account takeover vector. This authentication barrier is the critical factor the CVSS vector understates; the score treats authentication as a footnote while the description makes it the core mechanism.
The EPSS score reflects this complexity. Exploitation likelihood depends on whether your OFBiz instance is internet-facing, whether default or weak credentials exist, and whether the password-change endpoint accepts unauthenticated requests in your deployment configuration. Patch to 24.09.06 exists, but absence of public IOCs suggests this isn't yet mass-exploited.
One context that neither metric captures: this is an ERP system, not a typical web app. OFBiz serves as the financial brain for organizations — order data, payment rails, supplier relationships, and transaction logic all flow through it. A successful exploit creates downstream supply chain exposure and regulatory liability that exceeds typical RCE impact. The 24.09.06 version jump itself is notable; such increments in OFBiz CVE history often indicate accumulated authentication debt where multiple related bypass vectors surface together.
Verify your deployment: is OFBiz internet-exposed, and does the password-change endpoint permit unauthenticated access? If so, prioritize patching. If internal-only with strong credential policies, the EPSS 22% probability may better reflect actual risk — but the ERP consequence ceiling means any exploitation is high-impact regardless of likelihood.
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