CVE-2019-0189 is a critical Java deserialization vulnerability in Apache OFBiz, specifically affecting the "webtools/control/httpService" URL. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by manipulating the "serviceContext" request parameter, leveraging issues within java.io.ObjectInputStream and the XmlSerializer. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, its high EPSS score and FAUCET Risk Score indicate significant potential for exploitation, though no public exploit intelligence (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is currently available. Community discussion and media coverage suggest moderate awareness of this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 16.11.01, < 16.11.06CPE 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
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.