# MA-1141.092024: MyCERT Advisory - RCE Vulnerability in Apache OFBiz

**Date:** 12 Sep 2024  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-1141.092024  
**Advisory ID:** MA-1141.092024

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**1.0 Introduction**
Recently, Apache has released security updates addressing a critical vulnerability in its OFBiz software which known as CVE-2024-45195. 
**2.0 Impact**
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems without requiring authentication. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to severe consequences, including complete system compromise, data theft and exfiltration, denial of service attacks and other malicious activities.
**3.0 Affected Products**
- Apache OFBiz versions below to 18.12.16
**4.0 Recommendations**
CyberSecurity Malaysia encourages users and administrators to review the [Apache OFBiz security release](https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html) and apply the necessary updates.
Kindly refer to the following URL: <https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html>
Generally, Cyber999 advises users of this device to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
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**5.0    References**
- <https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html>
- <https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13130>
- <https://lists.apache.org/thread/o90dd9lbk1hh3t2557t2y2qvrh92p7wy>
- <https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html>