Apache OFBiz Forced Browsing Exposure (CVE-2024-45195)

Historical catalog analysis: CISA added this entry on February 04, 2025. The entry reflects catalog information retrieved on August 31, 2026, not a snapshot archived on the inclusion date. Check current vendor guidance before acting.

What the vulnerability is

CVE-2024-45195 is a forced browsing vulnerability (CWE-425) identified in Apache OFBiz. This flaw allows a remote attacker to bypass intended navigation restrictions to obtain unauthorized access to the system. Because Apache OFBiz is an open-source component, this exposure may exist across various third-party implementations and integrated products.

Exposure and applicability

This vulnerability applies to organizations deploying Apache OFBiz as a core business application or those utilizing software that incorporates the OFBiz framework. The primary exposure path is remote; an attacker can attempt to access restricted URLs directly (forced browsing) to gain entry without proper authorization.

Infrastructure owners should identify all instances of Apache OFBiz within their environment, including embedded versions provided by third-party vendors. Because this is a common component, applicability depends on the specific version and configuration deployed by the vendor or internal teams.

Remediation priorities

Our analysis suggests prioritizing remediation based on the accessibility of the OFBiz instance to the public internet. The following actions are recommended:

1. Vendor Coordination: For those using third-party products that embed Apache OFBiz, the immediate priority is to contact the specific vendor to determine if a patch or mitigation has been released for their implementation.
2. Direct Mitigation Application: Organizations managing their own Apache OFBiz deployments should apply mitigations according to the official vendor instructions provided by the Apache project.
3. Decommissioning: In scenarios where mitigations are unavailable or cannot be verified, our analysis suggests discontinuing use of the product to eliminate the exposure path.

How to validate remediation

Verification must go beyond a simple version check, as configuration errors can leave systems exposed even after a patch is applied. To verify that the risk has been reduced, defenders should:

• Confirm Mitigation Deployment: Document the specific vendor-provided mitigation or patch version applied to each asset.
• Test Access Controls: Use authorized security testing to attempt forced browsing of known restricted paths to confirm that unauthorized access is blocked and that the system returns appropriate error codes (e.g., 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found) rather than granting access.

Successful validation is evidenced by the inability of an unauthenticated remote user to reach protected resources via direct URL entry.

Limits and open questions

There are several unknowns regarding this vulnerability. The current status of its use in known ransomware campaigns is listed as unknown. Additionally, because Apache OFBiz is widely integrated into other products, there is a residual risk that some third-party vendors may not have yet identified or patched the vulnerability within their proprietary wrappers.

Applying a patch could reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access via forced browsing, but it does not guarantee total system immunity if other configuration weaknesses exist.

Source and editorial note

CVE-2024-45195: Apache OFBiz Forced Browsing Vulnerability · Source date: February 04, 2025 · Retrieved August 31, 2026.

Material facts are tied to the cited primary source. Recommendations are independent defensive analysis unless attributed to the source. Confirm consequential decisions against current authoritative guidance.

Archive date: February 07, 2025. The displayed post date is assigned three days after the source date to organize this retrospective archive; it does not mean this site published the analysis then. First published by this site: October 26, 2026 at 00:26 UTC.

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