What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38856?

CVE-2024-38856 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 99.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-38856?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-38856. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 99.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-38856?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-38856. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ofbiz CVE-2024-38856

CRITICAL

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2024-08-05 security@apache.org

Authentication Bypass Apache Ofbiz

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Aug 05, 2024 - 09:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.

This issue affects Apache OFBiz: through 18.12.14.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.15, which fixes the issue.

Unauthenticated endpoints could allow execution of screen rendering code of screens if some preconditions are met (such as when the screen definitions don't explicitly check user's permissions because they rely on the configuration of their endpoints).

AnalysisAI

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.12.14. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.12.14. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.15, which fixes the issue. Unauthenticated endpoints could allow execution of screen rendering code of screens if some preconditions are met (such as when the screen definitions don't explicitly check user's permissions because they rely on the configuration of their endpoints). Affected products include: Apache Ofbiz. Version information: through 18.12.14..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.