Apache OpenMeetings Path Traversal | 5.0.09.1.0 | Moderator-level Access
CVE-2026-49488 Published on July 14, 2026
Apache OpenMeetings: Arbitrary File Read
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-49488 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-49488 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-49488
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenMeetings:- Version 5.0.0 and below 9.1.0 is affected.