CVE-2026-49488 Details
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings. This issue affects Apache OpenMeetings: from 5.0.0 before 9.1.0. An attacker with moderator rights in any room can read arbitrary files accessible to the OS account running the OM server, including credentials and secrets, via a crafted download request. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.1.0, which fixes the issue.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Apache OpenMeetings versions 5.0.0 prior to 9.1.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker with moderator rights in any room to read arbitrary files accessible to the operating system account running the OpenMeetings server. The issue arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling the reading of sensitive information such as credentials and secrets through a crafted download request.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache OpenMeetings version 9.1.0, which addresses this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/14/10 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/74zf32shox9oy62b7t55mvcj874bxqnj | [email protected] | Mailing ListVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache openmeetings | >= 5.0.0, < 9.1.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |