CVE-2017-15714: apache software foundation apache ofbiz Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-15714 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Injection vulnerability in apache software foundation apache ofbiz. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 04-01-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The BIRT plugin in Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.03 does not escape user input property passed. This allows for code injection by passing that code through the URL. For example by appending this code "__format=%27;alert(%27xss%27)" to the URL an alert window would execute.

• CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.