CVE-2018-17200 is a critical deserialization vulnerability affecting the Apache OFBiz HTTP engine, specifically through the /webtools/control/httpService endpoint. An attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted serviceContent parameter, which is deserialized via XStream, leading to arbitrary code execution despite a partial mitigation. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no user interaction. While no public exploit intelligence or active exploitation is reported, and community discussion is minimal, organizations using Apache OFBiz should upgrade to version 16.11.06 or apply the specified patches immediately.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 16.11.01, <= 16.11.05CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:ofbiz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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