CVE-2016-8736 Apache OpenMeetings RCE
Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely via an RMI deserialization vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-8736?
CVE-2016-8736 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings, published on 12 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via RMI deserialization attack.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8736?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent Maven | All versions | 3.1.2 |
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent Maven | All versions | 3.1.2 |
Products include Apache Openmeetings.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8736?
Upgrade org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent to 3.1.2 or later.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2016-8736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8736 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache OpenMeetings
- CVE-2017-7664 Apache OpenMeetings does not correctly validate uploaded XML documents
- CVE-2024-54676 Apache OpenMeetings: Deserialisation of untrusted data in cluster mode
- CVE-2023-28326 Apache OpenMeetings: allows user impersonation
- CVE-2017-7673 Apache OpenMeetings has Inadequate Encryption Strength
- CVE-2017-7666 Apache OpenMeetings vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cpg-3w7f-j67q.