CVE-2024-47208 CVE-2024-48962: Apache OFBiz Exposed to Remote Code Execution
The Apache Software Foundation has released crucial security updates to address two significant vulnerabilities in Apache OFBiz, identified as CVE-2024-47208 and CVE-2024-48962. These vulnerabilities could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially compromising sensitive data and disrupting business operations. CVE-2024-47208 involves the exploitation of Groovy expressions through URL manipulation, leading to remote code execution via Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Code Injection flaws. CVE-2024-48962 allows attackers to bypass SameSite protections, facilitating Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by exploiting Code Injection and improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to OFBiz version 18.12.17 to mitigate these risks and protect their systems from potential breaches and operational disruptions.
In the attack described, the vulnerability CVE-2024-47208 in Apache OFBiz allows attackers to exploit Groovy expressions through URL manipulation, leading to remote code execution. This is achieved by combining Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Code Injection flaws, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. BlueRock's Container Memory Namespace Isolation mechanism effectively mitigates this threat by ensuring that the physical memory used by user-space applications is strongly isolated. This isolation prevents applications in one namespace from accessing memory in another, thereby thwarting any attempts at privilege escalation that could arise from such code execution vulnerabilities.
- T1203: Exploitation for Client Execution: The article describes how CVE-2024-47208 allows attackers to inject Groovy expressions through manipulated URLs, leading to remote code execution. This indicates the use of 'Exploitation for Client Execution' as attackers are exploiting the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server. The relevant text is: 'This vulnerability stems from OFBiz’s handling of URLs, which allows remote attackers to inject Groovy expressions. By manipulating specific URLs, malicious actors can trigger the execution of arbitrary code on the server.'
- T1189: Drive-by Compromise: The article also mentions that CVE-2024-47208 involves a combination of Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Code Injection. SSRF is being used to access internal systems and services by exploiting how the server processes URLs. The relevant text is: 'This vulnerability arises from a combination of Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Code Injection flaws.'
- T1649: Steal or Forge Authentication Certificates: For CVE-2024-48962, the article explains that attackers can bypass SameSite protections to conduct Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. This indicates the use of 'Cross-Site Request Forgery' where attackers craft malicious requests that appear to originate from the victim’s browser. The relevant text is: 'By exploiting this flaw, attackers can craft malicious requests that appear to originate from the victim’s browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data breaches.'
- T1221: Template Injection: The article also mentions improper neutralization of special elements within OFBiz’s template engine as part of CVE-2024-48962. This points to 'Template Injection' where attackers inject malicious code into templates. The relevant text is: 'This vulnerability involves a combination of Code Injection, CSRF, and improper neutralization of special elements within OFBiz’s template engine.'
