Apache OFBiz up to 24.09.05 special elements used in a template engine

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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apache OFBiz up to 24.09.05. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-29207. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache OFBiz up to 24.09.05. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine 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. Please note that in the updated version, "Data Resource" records with dataTemplateTypeId = "FTL" are no longer supported. Additionally, in the updated version, the "Ecommerce Customer" security group no longer includes content management grants. Users are advised to remove these permissions from any production site as well.

It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-29207 since 03/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/23/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1221 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 24.09.06 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• Apache

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• OFBiz

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• 24.09.05

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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