Apache OFBiz: Stored XSS Vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.
This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 18.12.19.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.19, which fixes the issue.
AI Insight
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Apache OFBiz before 18.12.19 contains a basic XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in a web page.
Vulnerability
Apache OFBiz versions before 18.12.19 are affected by a basic cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability resulting from improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in a web page [1]. This allows injection of arbitrary HTML and JavaScript.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious input that contains script-related HTML tags, which are not properly sanitized by the application [2]. The attack may require user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link, or could be triggered automatically depending on the context.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, leading to potential session hijacking, defacement, or theft of sensitive information [2].
Mitigation
The issue is fixed in Apache OFBiz version 18.12.19 [3]. Users are recommended to upgrade immediately. No workarounds are provided.
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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References
4- ofbiz.apache.org/security.htmlmitrepatch
- lists.apache.org/thread/8d718qt8dqthnw1gmyxsq8glfdjklnjfmitrevendor-advisory
- issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13219mitreissue-tracking
- ofbiz.apache.org/download.htmlmitremitigationrelease-notesproduct
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