How severe is CVE-2021-37608?

CVE-2021-37608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-37608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-37608?

CVE-2021-37608 affects Apache Ofbiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37608?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-37608 published?

CVE-2021-37608 was published on 2021-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37608

CVE-2021-37608 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Apache Ofbiz
Published: 2021-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache OFBiz allows an attacker to execute remote commands. This issue affects Apache OFBiz version 17.12.07 and prior versions. Upgrade to at least 17.12.08 or apply patches at https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12297.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37608?: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache OFBiz allows an attacker to execute remote commands. This issue affects Apache OFBiz version 17.12.07 and prior versions. Upgrade to at least 17.12.08 or apply patches at https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12297.
How severe is CVE-2021-37608?: CVE-2021-37608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-37608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37608?: CVE-2021-37608 affects Apache Ofbiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37608?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-37608 published?: CVE-2021-37608 was published on 2021-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ofbiz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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