CVE-2017-7682 Apache OpenMeetings vulnerable to parameter manipulation attacks

High 8.2 Published Updated

Attackers can manipulate parameters to access restricted areas in Apache OpenMeetings, potentially reading or modifying unauthorized data.

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

What is CVE-2017-7682?

CVE-2017-7682 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 3.2.0 is vulnerable to parameter manipulation attacks, as a result attacker has access to restricted areas.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7682?

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 3.2.03.3.0
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent MavenFrom 3.2.03.3.0

Products include Apache Openmeetings.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7682?

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

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-7682 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7682 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2q65-xxg6-3qh5.

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