CVE-2026-29220
Path Traversal in Apache OFBiz
Publication date: 2026-05-19
Last updated on: 2026-05-19
Assigner: Apache Software Foundation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apache | ofbiz | to 24.09.06 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Users are recommended to upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06, which fixes the Path Traversal vulnerability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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.