Path traversal in Apache OpenMeetings - CVE-2026-49488
Published: August 25, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU145202
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-49488
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in the download request handler when processing a crafted download request. A remote user can send a crafted download request to disclose sensitive information.
Exploitation requires moderator rights in any room, and exposed files are limited to those accessible to the operating system account running the server.
Affected software
Apache OpenMeetings
How to mitigate CVE-2026-49488
Install security update from vendor's website.
Apache OpenMeetings - update to 9.1.0