The Apache OFBiz project has recently been affected by a vulnerability that may expose its users to potential security threats. CVE-2025-26865 is a vulnerability that lies within the improper neutralization of special elements used in the template engine. This vulnerability affects Apache OFBiz versions from 18.12.17 to, but not including, 18.12.18.

Affected Versions

This issue affects Apache OFBiz versions from 18.12.17 to, but not including, 18.12.18. If you use 18.12.17 you are still safe because the vulnerability has been identified, but do take caution when using versions between these two numbers. Only official releases should be used for security purposes.

Exploit Details

The exploit within the template engine allows attackers to inject malicious code into the Apache OFBiz application. This improper neutralization allows the attacker to manipulate the application and cause potential damage to an organization using affected versions.

Code Snippet

To understand this better, let's imagine a simple template engine's code, where "userInput" can be controlled by an attacker.

String template = "Hello, ${userInput}!";

If an attacker provides specially crafted input, such as ${eval(java.lang.Runtime.getRuntime().exec("rm -rf /"))}, the template engine may evaluate the expression, leading to the execution of dangerous code.

For more information regarding CVE-2025-26865, please refer to these official sources

1. CVE-2025-26865 - National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
2. Apache OFBiz Security Vulnerability Disclosure

It is highly recommended that users of Apache OFBiz upgrade to version 18.12.18, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Users should only download official releases, as unofficial releases may still contain this regression or other unknown security issues.

Conclusion

CVE-2025-26865 highlights the importance of continuously monitoring your software and applications for vulnerabilities. By upgrading to Apache OFBiz version 18.12.18, users can reduce their exposure to this particular vulnerability and protect their systems from the potential security risks it poses.

Timeline

Published on: 03/10/2025 14:15:25 UTC
Last modified on: 03/11/2025 20:15:17 UTC