This Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Advisory is being posted to assist agencies and organizations in guarding against the persistent malicious actions of cybercriminals.

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Apache OFBiz, which could allow for remote code execution. Apache OFBiz is an open source product for the automation of enterprise processes. It includes framework components and business applications for ERP, CRM, E- Business/E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Resource Planning. Successful exploitation could allow for remote code execution in the context of the Server. Depending on the privileges associated with the logged on user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights.

Threat Intelligence
The Hacker News is reporting that this vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, and PoC (Proof of Concept) code for Remote Code Execution is available on GitHub.

Systems Affected
Apache OFBiz versions 18.12.10 and below

Risk
Government:
– Large and medium government entities: High
– Small government entities: Medium
Businesses:
– Large and medium business entities: High
– Small business entities: Medium
Home Users: Low

Technical Summary
A vulnerability has been discovered in Apache OFBiz, which could allow for remote code execution.

Recommendations

• Apply appropriate updates provided by Apache to vulnerable systems immediately after appropriate testing.
• Apply the Principle of Least Privilege to all systems and services. Run all software as a non-privileged user (one without administrative privileges) to diminish the effects of a successful attack.
• Vulnerability scanning is used to find potentially exploitable software vulnerabilities to remediate them.
• Architect sections of the network to isolate critical systems, functions, or resources. Use physical and logical segmentation to prevent access to potentially sensitive systems and information. Use a DMZ to contain any internet-facing services that should not be exposed from the internal network. Configure separate virtual private cloud (VPC) instances to isolate critical cloud systems.
• Use capabilities to detect and block conditions that may lead to or be indicative of a software exploit occurring.

References

• Apache: https://lists.apache.org/thread/9tmf9qyyhgh6m052rhz7lg9vxn390bdv
• SonicWall: https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2023/12/sonicwall-discovers-critical-apache-ofbiz-zero-day-authbiz/
• The Hacker News: https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/new-poc-exploit-for-apache-ofbiz.html
• CVE: https:/cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-51467

Reporting
The NJCCIC encourages recipients who discover signs of malicious cyber activity to contact the NJCCIC via the cyber incident report form at www.cyber.nj.gov/report.

For any further questions, contact us here at Cyber Command.