CVE-2024-32113: Apache OFBiz Path Traversal Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-32113 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 07-08-2024. EPSS estimates a 99.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 08-05-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Added to CISA KEVApache OFBiz Path Traversal Vulnerability
3. 28-08-2024
   CISA remediation dueApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
4. 21-10-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.13. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.13, which fixes the issue.

• 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.