CVE-2026-49488

Apache OpenMeetings: Arbitrary File Read

Published Jul 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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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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.
Title Apache OpenMeetings: Arbitrary File Read
Weaknesses CWE-22
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jul 15, 2026, 3:13 PM
Reserved
May 31, 2026, 6:53 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 14, 2026, 1:18 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 9:10 PM