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CVE-2026-49488Patch(apache / openmeetings)

LOWCVSS 6.5 · MEDIUM

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Patch apache openmeetings systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD 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.

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2.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-22

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • openmeetings

Threat summary

  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-07-18); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
apache
Products
openmeetings

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-18: 1Mentions · 2026-07-21: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-07-21: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-18: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-21: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-18: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-21: 107-1807-21
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • Daily CyberSecurity@Daily_CyberSec
    Patch

    Apache OpenMeetings vulnerability CVE-2026-49488 lets room moderators perform arbitrary file read and steal server secrets. Upgrade to version 9.1.0. #ApacheOpenMeetings #PathTraversal #CVE202649488 #OpenSource #InfoSec http://securityonline.info/openmeetings-file-read/

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026-49488, a path‑traversal file‑read flaw in Apache OpenMeetings, and advises users to upgrade to version 9.1.0 to remediate the vulnerability.

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  • Open Source Security mailing list@oss_security
    Patch

    CVE-2026-49488: Apache OpenMeetings: Arbitrary File Read https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/14/10 Severity: critical An attacker with moderator rights in any room can read arbitrary files accessible to the OS account running the OM server. Fixed in 9.1.0.

    Post summary

    Apache OpenMeetings 9.1.0 includes a critical fix for CVE-2026-49488, preventing arbitrary file reads via moderator access.

    00020470
    4.7K followersView on X
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