CVE-2026-109129 in OFBiz
Summary
by MITRE • 11/05/2026
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in the Order Manager component in Apache OFBiz 24.09.07 on all platforms allows an authenticated user with only view-level order permissions to modify or create OrderPaymentPreference records belonging to orders outside their authorized scope via the updateOrderPaymentPreference service, by supplying an orderPaymentPreferenceId belonging to a different order. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.08, which fixes this issue.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/05/2026
The vulnerability identified in Apache OFBiz versions prior to 24.09.08 represents a critical failure in server-side access control mechanisms within the Order Manager component. Specifically, it is classified as an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, which aligns with CWE-639 in the Common Weakness Enumeration taxonomy. This flaw occurs because the application fails to adequately validate that the entity identifier provided by the client corresponds to a resource for which the authenticated user possesses sufficient privileges. In this specific instance, the updateOrderPaymentPreference service accepts an orderPaymentPreferenceId parameter from the request without verifying ownership or scope constraints against the current session's authorization context.
An attacker who has successfully authenticated with low-level permissions, such as view-only access to orders, can exploit this logic error by manipulating the input parameters sent to the backend service. By supplying a valid but unauthorized orderPaymentPreferenceId belonging to an order outside their permitted scope, the application processes the request and modifies or creates payment preference records for that external order. This behavior indicates a lack of proper object-level authorization checks where the system trusts client-supplied identifiers without cross-referencing them against database ownership records or user permission matrices. Such flaws are often associated with insecure direct object references in broader security frameworks, although this specific case is more accurately described as an IDOR variant involving server-side business logic rather than simple resource retrieval.
The operational impact of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized modification and creation of financial data structures within the e-commerce platform. Since OrderPaymentPreference records dictate how payments are processed or allocated for orders, compromising these records can lead to significant financial discrepancies, fraud, or disruption of order fulfillment processes. An attacker could potentially alter payment methods, redirect refunds, or inject fraudulent payment preferences into high-value transactions belonging to other users or administrative accounts. This undermines the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive business data, violating core security principles regarding access control and data isolation in multi-tenant or role-based environments.
From a threat modeling perspective using the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability facilitates lateral movement within an application's privilege hierarchy by allowing low-privileged users to escalate their effective permissions through parameter manipulation rather than exploiting code execution flaws. It represents a classic example of broken access control where the enforcement point is bypassed due to insufficient validation of user input against security policies. The attack vector typically involves HTTP request modification using tools like Burp Suite or manual crafting of POST requests, requiring no special privileges beyond basic authentication and minimal order view rights.
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations running Apache OFBiz must upgrade immediately to version 24.09.08 or later, where the developers have implemented proper validation logic within the updateOrderPaymentPreference service. This fix likely involves adding checks that verify whether the authenticated user has write permissions for the specific order associated with the provided payment preference ID before allowing any modifications. Additionally, implementing defense-in-depth strategies such as rigorous input validation on all entity identifiers and ensuring that business services enforce ownership constraints at the database or service layer can prevent similar issues in other components. Regular security audits focusing on authorization logic and automated testing of access control boundaries are recommended to detect and remediate such flaws proactively across the application ecosystem.