CVE-2017-7688 Apache OpenMeetings updates user password in insecure manner

High 7.5 Published Updated

Apache OpenMeetings updates user passwords insecurely, potentially allowing attackers to read credentials or 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-2017-7688?

CVE-2017-7688 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 updates user password in insecure manner.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7688?

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-2017-7688?

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

Is CVE-2017-7688 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7688 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xhj7-jr45-5w8r.

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