CVE-2017-7680 Apache OpenMeetings allows flash content to be loaded from untrusted domains

High 7.5 Published Updated

An overly permissive crossdomain.xml file in Apache OpenMeetings allows loading Flash content from untrusted domains, bypassing same-origin policy restrictions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2017-7680?

CVE-2017-7680 is a high-severity 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 has an overly permissive crossdomain.xml file. This allows for flash content to be loaded from untrusted domains.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7680?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent MavenFrom 1.0.03.3.0
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent MavenFrom 1.0.03.3.0

Products include Apache Openmeetings.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7680?

Upgrade org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent to 3.3.0 or later.

Is CVE-2017-7680 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7680 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q52r-g8jf-wv3x.

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