What it is
CVE-2011-3600 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting OFBiz. The /webtools/control/xmlrpc endpoint in OFBiz XML-RPC event handler is exposed to External Entity Injection by passing DOCTYPE declarations with...
Vulnerability report
OFBiz
OFBiz · 16.11.01 to 16.11.04
Decision summary
Direct answers before the deeper technical record.
What it is
CVE-2011-3600 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting OFBiz. The /webtools/control/xmlrpc endpoint in OFBiz XML-RPC event handler is exposed to External Entity Injection by passing DOCTYPE declarations with...
Is it exploited?
Yes. Previdian sensors observed exploitation attempts with confirmed confidence. Also confirmed by third-party sources.
Who is affected?
OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.04.
What should we do?
Patch immediately, validate internet-facing exposure, and monitor for matching requests.
Overview
The /webtools/control/xmlrpc endpoint in OFBiz XML-RPC event handler is exposed to External Entity Injection by passing DOCTYPE declarations with executable payloads that discloses the contents of files in the filesystem. In addition, it can also be used to probe for open network ports, and figure out from returned error messages whether a file exists or not.
This affects OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.04.
Exploitation evidence
Third-party attestation and first-party sensor observation are shown separately so teams can judge the evidence chain.
The Shadowserver
A trusted third party reported exploitation.
Previdian sensor
Previdian first observed exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability in our honeypot sensors.
Nuclei Templates
Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the Previdian Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-07-05 00:00 UTC |
| Previdian Sensors | 2026-07-22 12:36 UTC |
Operational indicators for this CVE are listed under Detection.
Sensor telemetry
Previdian sensors recorded exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. The cards and chart show volume, unique attackers, and daily activity.
28
Attempts observed
16
Unique attacker IPs
12
Attacker countries
AF · BG · CH · CN · FI · FR · HU · JP · NL · SC · US · YE
15
Sensors observed
CVE-2011-3600 exploitation attempts over the last 79 days
Daily events observed by Previdian sensors
Updated 24 Oct 2026
First observed 27 Jun 2026 · Last observed 21 Oct 2026
Pro adds sensor region and window summaries. Enterprise adds raw IPs, paths, User-Agents, and payloads.
Detection
Make the evidence actionable in scanner, SOC, and edge-control workflows.
Request targets and User-Agents available in Pro. Callback host details available in Enterprise.
Nuclei template detected 01 Jun 2026.
View Nuclei template (opens in new tab)Previdian virtual patch guidance is available for this CVE.
Attacker IP indicators observed · available in Pro and Enterprise.
Sensor-derived attacker IP indicators are available to Pro and Enterprise accounts under Detection and through the Pro API.
Learn about Pro API accessScanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2011/CVE-2011-3600.yaml | 01 Jun 2026 |
Compensating WAF rules for this CVE.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to Previdian Enterprise users.
Risk and context
CVSS v3.1
Potential damage if exploited. Separate from whether attackers are using it.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS
15.9%
Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. Previdian's warning comes from evidence, not this score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
13:00 UTC
Compensating WAF rule available to block exploitation
09:29 UTC
Indicators of compromise recorded
09:29 UTC
Evidence-backed exploitation signal
14:20 UTC
Public proof-of-concept code published
15:34 UTC
Scanner coverage available
00:00 UTC
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
00:07 UTC
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
00:00 UTC
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Pro API
Confidence, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2011-3600
Sample API response{
"cve_id": "CVE-2011-3600",
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.5,
"cvss_estimated": false,
"epss_score": 0.1591,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": true
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 28, "sensors": 15 }
}