CVE-2023-49070
High PUBLISHEDPre-auth RCE in Apache Ofbiz 18.12.09 due to XML-RPC still present
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Pre-auth RCE in Apache Ofbiz 18.12.09. It's due to XML-RPC no longer maintained still present. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.10. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.10
- CVE Published
- Dec 05, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 08, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache OFBiz
|
0 to < 18.12.10 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Apache Mailing List lists.apache.org · Vendor Advisory https://lists.apache.org/thread/jmbqk2lp4t4483whzndp5xqlq4f3otg3
- Mitigation — ofbiz.apache.org ofbiz.apache.org · Mitigation https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
- Issue Tracking — issues.apache.org issues.apache.org · Issue Tracking https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12812
- Release Notes — ofbiz.apache.org ofbiz.apache.org · Release Notes https://ofbiz.apache.org/release-notes-18.12.10.html
- Related — ofbiz.apache.org ofbiz.apache.org · Related https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
Show 1 more reference
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/176323/Apache-OFBiz-18.12.09-Remote-Co... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176323/Apache-OFBiz-18.12.09-Rem...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-07-07 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-49070.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/apache_ofbiz_deserialization.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-08 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-12-14 09:32:41 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/apache_ofbiz_deserialization.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-49070.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-01-11 22:35:57 UTC · 1 stars
CVE-2023-49070 exploit and CVE-2023-49070 & CVE-2023-51467 vulnerability scanner
github · Created 2024-01-08 03:13:43 UTC · 4 stars
Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Apache OFBiz < 18.12.10.
github · Created 2023-12-14 09:32:41 UTC · 58 stars
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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09:32 UTC over 2 years ago09:32 UTC · over 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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08:05 UTC over 2 years ago08:05 UTC · over 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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12:04 UTC over 2 years ago12:04 UTC · over 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2023-49070
{
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"title": "Pre-auth RCE in Apache Ofbiz 18.12.09 due to XML-RPC still present",
"affected_vendor": "Apache Software Foundation",
"affected_product": "Apache OFBiz",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}