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CVE-2016-2164

7.5 · HIGH

The (1) FileService.importFileByInternalUserId and (2) FileService.importFile SOAP API methods in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 improperly use the Java URL class without checking the specified p…

Published Apr 11, 2016CWE-200EPSS 7.01%

Overview

CVE-2016-2164 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The (1) FileService.importFileByInternalUserId and (2) FileService.importFile SOAP API methods in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 improperly use the Java URL class without checking the specified protocol handler, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by attempting to upload a file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refopenmeetings.apache.org/security.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/136434/Apache-OpenMeetings-3.0.7-Arbitary-File-Read.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537887/100/0/threadedRefwww.apache.org/dist/openmeetings/3.1.1/CHANGELOGRefopenmeetings.apache.org/security.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/136434/Apache-OpenMeetings-3.0.7-Arbitary-File-Read.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537887/100/0/threadedRefwww.apache.org/dist/openmeetings/3.1.1/CHANGELOG

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2164?

CVE-2016-2164 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-2164?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-2164?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-2164?

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