CVE-2026-45434

8.8

Apache Software Foundation · OFBiz

An improper authentication vulnerability in the password-change logic of Apache OFBiz allows unauthenticated remote code execution.

Executive summary

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Apache OFBiz poses a critical risk to system integrity and confidentiality.

Vulnerability

The vulnerability stems from a flaw in the password-change logic (CWE-287), which fails to properly authenticate the request, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows full system compromise, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, complete loss of system control, and significant operational disruption. Given the CVSS score of 8.8, this flaw represents a high-severity risk that requires immediate prioritization for patching in all production environments.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Upgrade all instances of Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06 or later immediately.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor application logs for unusual authentication patterns or unauthorized password change requests that deviate from established user behavior.

Compensating Controls: Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules configured to block suspicious traffic patterns targeting password reset endpoints until the system can be patched.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: No (exploit_available: false)

Analyst recommendation

This vulnerability is critical due to its potential for unauthenticated remote code execution. Administrators must prioritize updating their Apache OFBiz installations to the specified patched version immediately to prevent potential compromise.

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