Improper input validation in Apache Ofbiz
CVE-2016-4462
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Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.005 (67.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Ofbiz — versions 11.04, 11.04.01, 11.04.02
- Apache Software Foundation Ofbiz — versions 12.04.*, 13.07.*, 11.04.*
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, URL Repurposed, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4462?
- CVE-2016-4462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-08-30.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4462?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-4462 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.