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Apache Software Foundation - RCE (CVE-2023-49070)

Published on05-12-2023
First seen on26-11-2024

34Exploiting IPs reported

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 It's due to XML-RPC no longer maintained still present.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CVE-2023-49070 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Apache OFBiz, stemming from the presence of an outdated XML-RPC component that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain control over vulnerable instances.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.

Data from the CrowdSec community indicates that exploitation of CVE-2023-49070 is highly selective and intelligence-driven. Threat actors use advanced reconnaissance and carefully choose their targets, often as part of sophisticated campaigns or advanced persistent threat operations. 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.

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