CVE-2024-23946: apache software foundation apache ofbiz Path Traversal
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 28-02-2024Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-23946 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in apache software foundation apache ofbiz. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
3.15%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-02-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Possible path traversal in Apache OFBiz allowing file inclusion. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.12, that fixes the issue.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
3.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
88%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.15% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score3.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Apache1 product
- ofbiz< 18.12.12
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache ofbiz< 18.12.12
2 vendors · 2 products
References
6 links- lists.apache.org/thread/w4lp5ncpzttf41hn5bsc04mzq4o6lw3gVendor Advisory