CVE-2017-7673 Apache OpenMeetings has Inadequate Encryption Strength
Weak cryptographic storage and missing brute force protections in Apache OpenMeetings allow attackers to bypass security controls and potentially take over accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-7673?
CVE-2017-7673 is a critical vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings, published on 14 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 uses not very strong cryptographic storage, captcha is not used in registration and forget password dialogs and auth forms missing brute force protection.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7673?
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 | From 1.0.0 | 3.3.0 |
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent Maven | From 1.0.0 | 3.3.0 |
Products include Apache Openmeetings.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7673?
Upgrade org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent to 3.3.0 or later.
Is CVE-2017-7673 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7673 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-2016-8736 Apache OpenMeetings RCE
- CVE-2017-7666 Apache OpenMeetings vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqm6-hrgq-6869.