Apache Ofbiz - RCE (CVE-2023-49070)

CVE-2023-49070 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Apache OFBiz, stemming from the presence of an outdated XML-RPC component that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain control over vulnerable instances.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 data shows that most actors exploiting CVE-2023-49070 rely on broad, untargeted scans with minimal filtering. The activity is largely automated and opportunistic in nature. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2023-49070 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2023-49070 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

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