Executive brief
Apache OFBiz, an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system used to manage business processes, contains a security flaw in how it verifies user identities. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized individuals to bypass security checks and potentially access sensitive business data or administrative functions. Organizations should upgrade to version 24.09.06 to ensure their business operations and data remain protected.
Technical details
An improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) exists in Apache OFBiz versions prior to 24.09.06. The flaw resides in the authentication mechanisms of the ERP framework, which may fail to correctly verify the identity of a user or service. While specific exploitation details are not fully disclosed in the advisory, such vulnerabilities typically allow remote attackers to bypass login requirements or escalate privileges within the application. The issue is resolved in version 24.09.06.
Affected products
- Apache OFBiz before 24.09.06
Timeline
- 2026-05-19: disclosed
- 2026-05-19: advisory