CVE-2023-29246: Apache OpenMeetings: allows null-byte Injection

Published May 12, 2023
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Updated

An attacker who has gained access to an admin account can perform RCE via null-byte injection

Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation

Versions Affected: Apache OpenMeetings from 2.0.0 before 7.1.0

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache OpenMeetings>=2.0.0<7.1.0
maven/org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent>=2.0.0<7.1.0
7.1.0

Event History

May 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Advisory Published
09:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29246?

CVE-2023-29246 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution (RCE) via null-byte injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29246?

To fix CVE-2023-29246, upgrade Apache OpenMeetings to version 7.1.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-29246?

CVE-2023-29246 affects all versions of Apache OpenMeetings from 2.0.0 before 7.1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-29246?

CVE-2023-29246 is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-29246?

An attacker with access to an admin account can exploit CVE-2023-29246 to execute arbitrary code on the server.

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