CVE-2026-47342: Apache OFBiz Privilege Escalation Vulnerability – Patch v24.09.07

Technical summary

CVE-2026-47342 is a privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-285) in Apache OFBiz stemming from improper authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (HIGH severity) with a vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and requirement for low-level privileges. An authenticated attacker can exploit this remotely without user interaction to obtain confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise.

Business impact

Successful exploitation enables lateral privilege escalation within OFBiz deployments, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive business data, modify critical configurations, disrupt service availability, or establish persistence. For organizations using OFBiz for enterprise resource planning or order management, this vulnerability poses significant risk to data confidentiality and operational continuity. The requirement for prior authentication means insider threats and compromised low-privilege accounts present the most immediate concern.

Affected systems

Apache OFBiz versions prior to 24.09.07 are affected. Organizations should identify all OFBiz deployments in their environment, particularly those internet-facing or accessible to untrusted networks, and verify their current version against 24.09.07. Patch availability has been released; determine whether your instances can be updated immediately or require change management scheduling.

Exploitability

Exploitation requires valid authentication credentials and network access to the OFBiz instance. The attack vector is network-based with low complexity, making it practical for attackers with low-privilege accounts to execute. The vulnerability does not appear on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of the latest update, though this does not guarantee absence of active exploitation. Organizations should assume exploitation is feasible and prioritize remediation accordingly.

Remediation

Upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.07 or later. This patch release directly addresses the privilege escalation flaw. For instances unable to upgrade immediately, restrict authentication scope where possible—limit user account creation, audit active sessions, and implement strong access controls to low-privilege roles. Monitor logs for unusual privilege escalation attempts or administrative actions from unexpected user accounts.

Patch guidance

Apache OFBiz version 24.09.07 contains the fix for this vulnerability. Download the patched version from the official Apache OFBiz repository. Before deployment, test the patch in a staging environment to confirm compatibility with your custom configurations and integrations. If you maintain a custom OFBiz fork, verify that your codebase incorporates the upstream security fix. Document the patching process and target a deployment window that minimizes business disruption.

Detection guidance

Monitor OFBiz application logs and access control audits for suspicious privilege escalation activity. Look for: (1) low-privilege user accounts performing administrative functions they shouldn't access, (2) unexpected role or permission assignments in audit trails, (3) authentication log anomalies such as unusual login patterns from low-privilege accounts, and (4) changes to user privileges or group memberships. Network-based detection is limited since the vulnerability is exploited through legitimate OFBiz APIs; application-level logging is essential.

Why prioritize this

This vulnerability merits high priority remediation due to its CVSS 8.8 score, network accessibility, and minimal attack complexity. Privilege escalation flaws directly undermine the security model of applications handling sensitive business data. The attack surface includes any authenticated user, expanding potential attack scenarios. While not currently listed as widely exploited, the straightforward nature of the vulnerability and availability of a patch justify rapid deployment.

Risk score, explained

The CVSS 8.8 (HIGH) score reflects the severity of unrestricted privilege escalation: an attacker with basic credentials gains complete system compromise (C:H, I:H, A:H). The network attack vector and low complexity increase exploitability. However, the requirement for prior authentication (PR:L) limits the immediate threat surface to insider threats and accounts compromised through separate means, preventing a CRITICAL rating. Organizations with strong authentication hygiene face lower risk than those with weak credential controls.

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