CVE-2026-49488

6.5 MEDIUM 0.7% exploit odds Fix listed Disclosure Server

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-07-14 13:18 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-24 21:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-07-14 13:18 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-24 21:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apache Openmeetings < 9.1.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

https://lists.apache.org/thread/74zf32shox9oy62b7t55mvcj874bxqnj

References

NVD record · CVE.org record