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CVE-2022-29063: Java Deserialization via RMI Connection from the Solr plugin of Apache OFBiz

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 4.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2022-09-02 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-502

Description

The Solr plugin of Apache OFBiz is configured by default to automatically make a RMI request on localhost, port 1099. In version 18.12.05 and earlier, by hosting a malicious RMI server on localhost, an attacker may exploit this behavior, at server start-up or on a server restart, in order to run arbitrary code. Upgrade to at least 18.12.06 or apply patches at https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12646.

Affected products

• Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.06 — fixed in 18.12.06

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz 18.12.06. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/6
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/ytzrjc16pf357zntwk8tjby13kbx9105
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/6
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/ytzrjc16pf357zntwk8tjby13kbx9105

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