CVE-2023-50968 (GCVE-0-2023-50968)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-26 11:45 – Updated: 2025-02-13 17:19
VLAI Shadowserver Previdian
Title
Apache OFBiz: Arbitrary file properties reading and SSRF attack
Summary
Arbitrary file properties reading vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz when user operates an uri call without authorizations. The same uri can be operated to realize a SSRF attack also without authorizations. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.11, which fixes this issue.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
  • CWE-918 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz Affected: 0 , ≤ 18.12.10 (custom)
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Credits
Yun Peng - 郭 运鹏 <puata123@outlook.com>
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: a1971c00-8aa7-400f-81b9-43a91abff42f

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2023-50968

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-09-06 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Characteristics
Severity: 75.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2024-01-16
Asserted: 2024-01-16
Last Seen: 2026-09-06
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: Apache / OFBiz | Class: other-software | Severity: High (CVSS 7.5) | IoT: no | In CISA KEV: no | Honeypot connections on 2026-09-06: 43
Evidence

Type: Honeypot

Signal: In The Wild Attempts

Confidence: 70%

Source: shadowserver

Details
1D 3
Iot no
Feed Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities
Type http-scan
Class other-software
7D Avg 2
Vendor Apache
30D Avg 1
90D Avg 2
Product OFBiz
Cisa Kev no
Connections 43
Observation Date 2026-09-06
Vulnerability Class CVSS
Vulnerability Score 7.5
Vulnerability Severity High
References
Created: 2026-07-01 05:54 UTC | Updated: 2026-09-08 01:01 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: a2683156-f870-4563-801b-cbaf84fa7b36

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2023-50968

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2025-11-25 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-11-25
Asserted: 2025-11-25
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Apache OFBiz: Arbitrary file properties reading and SSRF attack | Affected: Apache Software Foundation / Apache OFBiz | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel

Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title Apache OFBiz: Arbitrary file properties reading and SSRF attack
Vendor Apache Software Foundation
Product Apache OFBiz
Added Date 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 7.5
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity HIGH
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-06-19 12:42 UTC | Updated: 2026-06-19 12:42 UTC
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