CVE-2016-4462

Name: CVE-2016-4462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-30T17:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. By manipulating the URL parameter externalLoginKey, a malicious, logged in user could pass valid Freemarker directives to the Template Engine that are reflected on the webpage; a specially crafted Freemarker template could be used for remote code execution. Mitigation: Upgrade to Apache OFBiz 16.11.01. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By manipulating the URL parameter externalLoginKey, a malicious, logged in user could pass valid Freemarker directives to the Template Engine that are reflected on the webpage; a specially crafted Freemarker template could be used for remote code execution. Mitigation: Upgrade to Apache OFBiz 16.11.01

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.80%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ofbiz	11.04
Apache	Ofbiz	11.04.01
Apache	Ofbiz	11.04.02
Apache	Ofbiz	11.04.03
Apache	Ofbiz	11.04.04
Apache	Ofbiz	11.04.05
Apache	Ofbiz	11.04.06
Apache	Ofbiz	12.04
Apache	Ofbiz	12.04.01
Apache	Ofbiz	12.04.02
Apache	Ofbiz	12.04.03
Apache	Ofbiz	12.04.04
Apache	Ofbiz	12.04.05
Apache	Ofbiz	12.04.06
Apache	Ofbiz	13.07
Apache	Ofbiz	13.07.01
Apache	Ofbiz	13.07.02
Apache	Ofbiz	13.07.03

References

http://git.net/ml/dev.ofbiz.apache.org/2016-11/msg00180.htmlThird Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://git.net/ml/dev.ofbiz.apache.org/2016-11/msg00180.htmlThird Party Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4462?

How severe is CVE-2016-4462?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4462?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST