CVE-2026-49488: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache OpenMee

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MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-49488 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting openmeetings. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 13:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache openmeetings UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and < 9.1.0

Fixed in: 9.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openmeetings || rpm -q openmeetings || openmeetings --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openmeetings

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openmeetings

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openmeetings sudo apt install openmeetings=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold openmeetings

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openmeetings sudo dnf downgrade openmeetings-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add openmeetings

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-49488?

openmeetings: upgrade to 9.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49488 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49488 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-49488 affect?

CVE-2026-49488 affects openmeetings. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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 ar

How urgent is CVE-2026-49488?

Priority 41/100. On your watchlist

References

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