CVE-2024-38856

CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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).

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
8/27/2024
Patch Due Date
9/17/2024
Required Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Technical Details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
8/5/2024
Last Modified
10/23/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38856?

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).

Is CVE-2024-38856 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38856 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 9/17/2024.

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

CVE-2024-38856 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2024-38856 affecting your environment?

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