CVE-2026-49488 (GCVE-0-2026-49488)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-14 12:21 – Updated: 2026-07-14 12:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache OpenMeetings: Arbitrary File Read
Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/74zf32shox9oy62b7… | vendor-advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/0… |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache OpenMeetings |
Affected:
5.0.0 , < 9.1.0
(semver)
|
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