CVE-2026-29220
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Path Traversal in Apache OFBiz

Publication date: 2026-05-19

Last updated on: 2026-05-19

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-05-19
Last Modified
2026-05-19
Generated
2026-06-30
AI Q&A
2026-05-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-28
NVD
CVE-2026-29220
EUVD
EUVD-2026-30852

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache ofbiz to 24.09.06 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows low-privilege users to access unauthorized files or directories due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (Path Traversal). Such unauthorized access to sensitive data could potentially lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA, which require strict controls on access to personal or protected health information.

However, the provided information does not explicitly state the impact on compliance with these standards or regulations.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, also known as a 'Path Traversal' vulnerability, found in Apache OFBiz versions before 24.09.06.

Path Traversal vulnerabilities allow an attacker to access files and directories that are outside the intended restricted directory by manipulating file path inputs.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive files on the server that should be protected, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure or system compromise.

Mitigation Strategies

Users are recommended to upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06, which fixes the Path Traversal vulnerability.

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