CVE-2026-29207: CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue. Please note that in the updated version, "Data Resource" records with dataTemplateTypeId = "FTL" are no longer supported. Additionally, in the updated version, the "Ecommerce Customer" security group no longer includes content management grants. Users are advised to remove these permissions from any production site as well.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-1336) in Apache OFBiz involves improper neutralization of special elements within its template engine, potentially leading to security issues when processing templates. The affected versions are all releases prior to 24.09.06. The fix in version 24.09.06 includes dropping support for certain template types (FTL) and tightening security group permissions to reduce risk.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit the template engine's improper neutralization of special elements, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure within Apache OFBiz instances running affected versions. The exact impact is not detailed in the provided information. The update removes support for a specific template type and restricts permissions in the "Ecommerce Customer" group, indicating a reduction in attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, they should remove content management grants from the "Ecommerce Customer" security group on any production site as recommended. No other mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory embedded in the description.
CVE-2026-29207: CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue. Please note that in the updated version, "Data Resource" records with dataTemplateTypeId = "FTL" are no longer supported. Additionally, in the updated version, the "Ecommerce Customer" security group no longer includes content management grants. Users are advised to remove these permissions from any production site as well.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-1336) in Apache OFBiz involves improper neutralization of special elements within its template engine, potentially leading to security issues when processing templates. The affected versions are all releases prior to 24.09.06. The fix in version 24.09.06 includes dropping support for certain template types (FTL) and tightening security group permissions to reduce risk.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit the template engine's improper neutralization of special elements, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure within Apache OFBiz instances running affected versions. The exact impact is not detailed in the provided information. The update removes support for a specific template type and restricts permissions in the "Ecommerce Customer" group, indicating a reduction in attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache OFBiz to version 24.09.06 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, they should remove content management grants from the "Ecommerce Customer" security group on any production site as recommended. No other mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory embedded in the description.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T15:17:11.790Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0c3632ec166c07b08eb0e6
Added to database: 5/19/2026, 10:06:42 AM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:36:34 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 7:37:29 PM
Views: 10
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