CVE-2026-83538: Apache OFBiz missing authorization in helper endpoints

CVE-2026-83538 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-05

Apache OFBiz, an enterprise resource planning system, contains a flaw in several helper endpoints that skip authentication checks. A remote attacker can exploit this to access sensitive business data such as employee records, product catalogs, and order information without logging in, potentially exposing confidential company information.

Technologies: Apache OFBiz. Vendors: Apache.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-83538 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-83538 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-83538?
Informational severity, published 5 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache OFBiz 24.09 before 24.09.08.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-83538?
Yes: fixed in 24.09.08. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-83538 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-83538?
Check whether you run Apache OFBiz at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 24.09.08

Technical details

OFBiz 24.09 before 24.09.08 has multiple helper endpoints in the Human Resources, Catalog, and Order Manager applications that are configured to skip authentication and perform no authorization checks. An unauthenticated remote attacker can directly request these endpoints over the network to retrieve sensitive business records. The vulnerability is fixed in version 24.09.08.

Affected products

  • Apache OFBiz 24.09 before 24.09.08

Timeline

  • 2026-11-05: disclosed

References

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