Unsafe Deserialization and Cross-Site Scripting in Apache OFBiz XML-RPC Requests
CVE-2020-9496

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Ofbiz
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 July 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 92%

Summary

Apache OFBiz is susceptible to unsafe deserialization and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities originating from XML-RPC requests. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the lack of authentication in XML-RPC requests, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure. It is critical for users of Apache OFBiz to implement appropriate security measures and patches to safeguard their systems from possible exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Apache OFBiz Apache OFBiz 17.12.03

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2020-9496
Created by Rapid7

CVE-2020-9496
Created by g33xter

CVE-2020-9496
Created by s4dbrd

References

https://s.apache.org/l0994
x_refsource_MISC
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/raf6020f765f12711e81...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rde93e1c91620335b72b...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

EPSS Score

92% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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