Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 14, 2026· Updated Jul 15, 2026
Apache OpenMeetings: Arbitrary File Read
CVE-2026-49488
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings.
This issue affects Apache OpenMeetings: from 5.0.0 before 9.1.0. An attacker with moderator rights in any room can read arbitrary files accessible to the OS account running the OM server, including credentials and secrets, via a crafted download request.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.1.0, which fixes the issue.
Affected products
1- Range: 5.0.0 <= 9.1.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- lists.apache.org/thread/74zf32shox9oy62b7t55mvcj874bxqnjmitrevendor-advisory
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