What is CVE-2017-15714?

CVE-2017-15714 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2018-01-04.

How severe is CVE-2017-15714?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz

CVE-2017-15714

The BIRT plugin in Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.03 does not escape user input property passed. This allows for code injection by passing that code through the URL. For example by appending this code "__format=%27;alert(%27xss%27)" to the…

EPSS: 0.033 (87.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apache Ofbiz — versions 16.11.01, 16.11.02, 16.11.03
Apache Software Foundation Ofbiz — versions 16.11.01 to 16.11.03

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-74 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection)

References

security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15714?: CVE-2017-15714 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2018-01-04.
How severe is CVE-2017-15714?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.