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Apache OFBiz EUVDEUVD-2026-30860

| CVE-2026-31379 MEDIUM
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-05-19 apache GHSA-vrqp-r2f3-7qfj
6.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: apache
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Craft malicious OFBiz URL with XSS payload
  2. Delivery
    Deliver link to authenticated OFBiz user via phishing
  3. Exploit
    User clicks link, triggering vulnerable endpoint
  4. Execution
    Reflected XSS executes in victim's browser under OFBiz origin
  5. Persist
    Steal session token or invoke path traversal/code injection
  6. Impact
    Achieve unauthorized access or server-side code execution

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No authentication is required to deliver the malicious payload, as confirmed by CVSS PR:N; however, a victim user must actively interact with a crafted link or page (UI:R), meaning passive exploitation without social engineering is not possible. The scope change (S:C) indicates the XSS payload executes in a browser security context beyond the vulnerable OFBiz component itself. Exploitation is further limited by SSVC Automatable: no, ruling out worm-like mass exploitation. Path traversal and code injection primitives likely require specific endpoint or parameter conditions not fully detailed in available data - the exact feature or route affected is not disclosed in the advisory text. Defenders should verify whether OFBiz is internet-exposed versus internal-only, as internal deployment significantly reduces realistic attacker reach.

Impact

The CVSS 6.1 Medium score is driven by network vector, low complexity, no required privileges, but mandatory user interaction (UI:R) and a changed scope (S:C). The UI:R requirement directly aligns with SSVC's Automatable: no - mass automated exploitation is not feasible without a mechanism to trick users into following crafted links. EPSS at 0.03% (9th percentile) corroborates a low near-term exploitation probability despite the multi-CWE nature of the issue. SSVC Technical Impact of partial is consistent with the CVSS C:L/I:L/A:N profile. The combination of XSS, path traversal, and code injection in a single ticket is a meaningful escalation signal: a skilled attacker could use XSS as an entry point and chain path traversal or template injection for higher-impact post-authentication actions. However, no KEV listing and no confirmed POC mean this risk remains theoretical. Priority should be moderate - patch promptly in internet-exposed OFBiz instances, but this does not warrant emergency response over confirmed critical exploits.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker crafts a malicious OFBiz URL embedding an XSS payload in a vulnerable parameter and delivers it via phishing email or message to an authenticated OFBiz user. When the victim clicks the link, the application reflects the unsanitized input into the response page, executing the attacker's script in the victim's browser under the OFBiz origin, enabling session token theft or unauthorized actions on the user's behalf. If path traversal or code injection vectors are also reachable through the same entry point, a more sophisticated attacker could leverage the XSS foothold to trigger server-side template injection for deeper compromise.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 23, 2026

Cross-site scripting, path traversal, and code injection vulnerabilities in Apache OFBiz before version 24.09.06 expose unauthenticated network attackers to the ability to inject malicious scripts into web pages rendered by authenticated users, with the scope change (S:C) in the CVSS vector indicating cross-origin impact such as session hijacking. The co-presence of path traversal and code injection primitives alongside XSS suggests potential for chained exploitation beyond a standard reflected XSS attack, though SSVC rates current exploitation as none and EPSS sits at 0.03% (9th percentile), indicating very low real-world exploitation probability at time of analysis. No public exploit code and no active exploitation (KEV) have been identified; vendor-released patch 24.09.06 is available.

RemediationAI

The primary fix is upgrading Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06, as recommended by the Apache Software Foundation in their advisory at https://lists.apache.org/thread/1tcnkxjm0s6n1ohfb21brl25dt0hv9by. For deployments where immediate upgrade is not feasible, consider restricting public internet access to OFBiz endpoints using a WAF rule that blocks requests containing path traversal sequences (e.g., ../) and common XSS payloads in URL parameters and POST bodies - note that WAF coverage of code injection via template engines is imperfect and should not substitute patching. Additionally, placing OFBiz behind an authenticated reverse proxy can mitigate the PR:N attack vector by requiring prior authentication before reaching the vulnerable endpoints, though this introduces user friction for legitimate external access. The Openwall oss-security thread at http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/19/18 may contain additional technical detail to inform interim mitigations.

Affected VersionsENISA

Apache OFBiz 0 <24.09.06

Affected Packages

euvd apache_ofbiz fix: 24.09.06

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Apache OFBiz is an open-source Java-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) framework widely used in manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail verticals, covering inventory, accounting, and order management. The root cause is CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), reflecting insufficient input sanitization before rendering user-controlled data into HTML responses. The co-listed weaknesses - path traversal (CWE-22) and code injection (CWE-94) - suggest that the same unsanitized input pathways can be manipulated to escape restricted directories or inject executable code fragments, potentially via OFBiz's Groovy-based scripting engine or Freemarker template layer. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:apache_software_foundation:apache_ofbiz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* covers all versions of the application without platform restriction.

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Severity by source

Vendor (apache) PRIMARY 6.1 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
vuln.today AI 6.1 MEDIUM

Network-delivered XSS requires no privileges but mandates user interaction; scope change reflects cross-origin browser impact; no availability impact applies.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (apache).

CVSS VectorVendor: apache

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch available
May 19, 2026 - 11:16 EUVD
CVE Published
May 19, 2026 - 09:22 nvd
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
May 19, 2026 - 09:22 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.

This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
open-source ERP platform used in enterprise manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +30
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

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