CVE-2016-4462

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

By manipulating the URL parameter externalLoginKey, a malicious, logged in user could pass valid Freemarker directives to the Template Engine that are reflected on the webpage; a specially crafted Freemarker template could be used for remote code execution. Mitigation: Upgrade to Apache OFBiz 16.11.01

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://git.net/ml/dev.ofbiz.apache.org/2016-11/msg00180.html
Source: security@apache.org
Third Party Advisory URL Repurposed
http://git.net/ml/dev.ofbiz.apache.org/2016-11/msg00180.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory URL Repurposed

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.8%
89th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apache