Full Report
The Apache Foundation's OFBiz, an open-source Java-based ERP framework, addressed in May 2024 a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2024-32113) involving path traversal that could lead to remote command execution. Despite its lesser prevalence compared to commercial ERP syste...
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: Apache OFBiz Path Traversal Leading to RCE (CVE-2024-32113)
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-32113
- CVSS Score: Not specified in the provided text, but described as "critical." (Estimated high severity due to RCE)
- CWE: Path Traversal
## Affected Systems
- Products: Apache OFBiz (Open-Source Java-based ERP framework)
- Versions: Versions addressed in May 2024 (Specific vulnerable versions are not detailed, but any version prior to the May 2024 patch is assumed vulnerable).
- Configurations: Publicly accessible endpoints are key: specifically the `/webtools/control/forgotPassword` endpoint.
## Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is a critical Path Traversal flaw in Apache OFBiz. It can be exploited by appending a semicolon followed by a restricted URL path (e.g., `; /ProgramExport`) to a vulnerable URL. This technique tricks the application into performing unintended file operations. Specifically, exploitation targets the unauthenticated `/webtools/control/forgotPassword` endpoint. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the `groovyProgram` parameter.
## Exploitation
- Status: Exploited in the wild (Reported activity by Mirai botnet actors).
- Complexity: Low (Exploitable via simple URL manipulation using POST requests without a payload body).
- Attack Vector: Network (Remote via HTTP requests).
## Impact
- Confidentiality: High (Likely leads to data disclosure via command execution).
- Integrity: High (Allows arbitrary code execution).
- Availability: High (Can lead to system compromise or denial of service).
## Remediation
### Patches
- Patches were released by the Apache Foundation in May 2024. Users must upgrade to the patched version or later releases. (Specific version numbers not provided in the context).
### Workarounds
- Restrict network access to the `/webtools/control/forgotPassword` endpoint, especially if it is not required for public use.
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests using semicolon characters (`:`) in URL parameters targeting known vulnerable endpoints.
## Detection
- Indicators of Compromise: Observed attacks involved `curl` or `wget` commands executed remotely, often attempting to download and execute shell scripts from external IPs (e.g., `185.196.10.231`).
- Detection methods and tools: Monitor application logs and network traffic for requests to `/webtools/control/forgotPassword` containing semicolon-based path traversal sequences (e.g., `;/ProgramExport`) within the URL parameters or request bodies. Look for subsequent execution of shell commands.
## References
- Vendor advisories: Apache Foundation Advisory (May 2024)
- Relevant links - defanged: hxxps://isc.sans.edu/diary/Increased%20Activity%20Against%20Apache%20OFBiz%20CVE-2024-32113/31132