Apache OFBiz resolveURI Authentication Bypass Vulnerability [CVE-2024-38856]

CVSS score = 9.8

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Apache OFBiz.

Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the resolveURI method.

The issue results from improper URI validation.

An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Apache has issued an update to correct this vulnerability.

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