LOW CVSS 3.5
Published: 2025-03-10

CVE-2025-26865

apache ofbiz Security Advisory (CVE-2025-26865)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-26865 impacting apache ofbiz. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.5 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: from 18.12.17 before 18.12.18.   It's a regression between 18.12.17 and 18.12.18. In case you use something like that, which is not recommended! For security, only official releases should be used. In other words, if you use 18.12.17 you are still safe. The version 18.12.17 is not a affected. But something between 18.12.17 and 18.12.18 is. In that case, users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.18, which fixes the issue.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Physical (AV:P)
Requires physical access to target hardware
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product apache / ofbiz
Affected Versions 18.12.17
Weakness Enumeration CWE-1336

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-26865 impacting apache ofbiz.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-26865.yaml
id: cve-2025-26865

info:
  name: apache ofbiz - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-26865 affecting apache ofbiz.
    Evaluation: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.

This issue affects Apache OFBiz: from 18.12.17 b...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-26865
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 3.5
    cve-id: CVE-2025-26865
    cwe-id: CWE-1336
  tags: cve,cve-2025-26865,apache,ofbiz,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ofbiz"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-26865.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-26865
# Target: apache ofbiz | CVSS: 3.5 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-26865 (apache ofbiz)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against apache ofbiz scope (18.12.17).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-26865.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-26865
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ofbiz 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ofbiz 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ofbiz

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ofbiz 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ofbiz

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-26865 in apache ofbiz?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update apache ofbiz packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-26865?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-26865?

CVE-2025-26865 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.5 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.5
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-26865
Weakness CWE-1336
Vendor apache
Product ofbiz
Published 2025-03-10
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N