Medium severity6.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 14, 2026· Updated Jul 15, 2026
CVE-2026-49488
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
2cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=5.0.0,<9.1.0
- (no CPE)range: from 5.0.0 before 9.1.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/14/10nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- lists.apache.org/thread/74zf32shox9oy62b7t55mvcj874bxqnjnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
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