CVE-2023-50968: Apache OFBiz: Arbitrary file properties reading and SSRF attack

Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 63.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2023-12-26 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-200

Description

Arbitrary file properties reading vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz when user operates an uri call without authorizations. The same uri can be operated to realize a SSRF attack also without authorizations. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.11, which fixes this issue.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.11 — fixed in 18.12.11

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz 18.12.11. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/26/2
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12875
https://lists.apache.org/thread/x5now4bk3llwf3k58kl96qvtjyxwp43q
https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
https://ofbiz.apache.org/release-notes-18.12.11.html
https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/26/2
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12875
https://lists.apache.org/thread/x5now4bk3llwf3k58kl96qvtjyxwp43q
https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
https://ofbiz.apache.org/release-notes-18.12.11.html
https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html

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