CVE-2023-51467
High PUBLISHEDApache OFBiz: Pre-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The vulnerability permits attackers to circumvent authentication processes, enabling them to remotely execute arbitrary code
- CVE Published
- Dec 26, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 08, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache OFBiz
|
0 to < 18.12.11 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Apache Mailing List lists.apache.org · Vendor Advisory https://lists.apache.org/thread/9tmf9qyyhgh6m052rhz7lg9vxn390bdv
- Apache Mailing List lists.apache.org · Vendor Advisory https://lists.apache.org/thread/oj2s6objhdq72t6g29omqpcbd1wlp48o
- 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-12873
- Release Notes — ofbiz.apache.org ofbiz.apache.org · Release Notes https://ofbiz.apache.org/release-notes-18.12.11.html
Show 2 more references
- Related — ofbiz.apache.org ofbiz.apache.org · Related https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
- OSS-Security Mailing List openwall.com · CVE Record https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/26/3
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.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
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 | 2025-06-30 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-2023-51467.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 2026-06-08 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-12-29 15:01:46 UTC · GitHub
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-2023-51467.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-01-06 04:07:07 UTC · 38 stars
Apache Ofbiz CVE-2023-51467 图形化漏洞利用工具
github · Created 2023-12-29 17:47:54 UTC · 11 stars
A PoC exploit for CVE-2023-51467 - Apache OFBiz Authentication Bypass
github · Created 2023-12-29 15:01:46 UTC · 11 stars
Apache OfBiz Auth Bypass Scanner for CVE-2023-51467
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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02:25 UTC over 2 years ago02:25 UTC · over 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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14:46 UTC over 2 years ago14:46 UTC · over 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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12:14 UTC over 2 years ago12:14 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-2023-51467
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"title": "Apache OFBiz: Pre-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability",
"affected_vendor": "Apache Software Foundation",
"affected_product": "Apache OFBiz",
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
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}