Apache OFBiz up to 24.09.06 FreeMarker Template special elements used in a template engine

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache OFBiz. This impacts an unknown function of the component FreeMarker Template Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-50223. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache OFBiz. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component FreeMarker Template Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-50223. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/11/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1221 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 24.09.07 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-36167). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Vendor

• Apache

Name

• OFBiz

Version

• 10.04.02
• 11.04.01
• 11.04.02
• 11.04.03
• 11.04.04
• 12.04.01
• 12.04.02
• 12.04.03
• 12.04.06
• 13.07.02
• 13.07.03
• 16.11.01
• 16.11.02
• 16.11.03
• 16.11.04
• 16.11.05
• 16.11.06
• 16.11.07
• 17.12.01
• 17.12.03
• 17.12.04
• 17.12.06
• 17.12.07
• 17.12.08
• 18.12.06
• 18.12.09
• 18.12.10
• 18.12.11
• 18.12.12
• 18.12.13
• 18.12.14
• 18.12.15
• 18.12.16
• 18.12.17
• 18.12.18
• 18.12.19
• 24.09.02
• 24.09.03
• 24.09.06

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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