# CVE-2023-49070: Apache OFBiz - RCE

> Live exploitation tracking for CVE-2023-49070 by the CrowdSec Live Exploit Tracker, built from real-world attack data crowdsourced from CrowdSec's global network.

Page: https://tracker.crowdsec.net/cves/CVE-2023-49070

## Key facts

- **Exploitation phase:** Active Exploitation. The vulnerability is actively exploited at scale across the internet, often via automated tools and large attack campaigns.
- **CVSS score:** 9.8
- **Public exploit available:** Yes
- **Affected products:** Apache OFBiz
- **Weaknesses:** CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'))

## Description

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It's due to XML-RPC no longer maintained still present.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

## CrowdSec analysis

[CVE-2023-49070](https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/CVE-2023-49070) is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Apache OFBiz, stemming from the presence of an outdated XML-RPC component that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain control over vulnerable instances.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 15th of December 2023.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2023-49070 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental.
CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2023-49070 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.

Exploitation attempts typically focus on endpoints related to the legacy XML-RPC service within Apache OFBiz deployments.

## Timeline

- 2023-12-05: CVE Published. CVE-2023-49070 is published to NVD.
- 2023-12-15: Rule Released. CrowdSec releases a rule to detect CVE-2023-49070 exploitation attempts against the CrowdSec Network.
- 2024-11-26: CrowdSec First Seen. CrowdSec observes in-the-wild exploitation of CVE-2023-49070 for the first time.

## References

- https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
- https://ofbiz.apache.org/release-notes-18.12.10.html
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12812
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/jmbqk2lp4t4483whzndp5xqlq4f3otg3
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-49070.yaml
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/apache-ofbiz-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-cve-2023-49070-and-cve-2023-51467

## Live exploitation data

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