CVE-2017-7685: Openmeetings parent Apache OpenMeetings Responds To Insecure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2c3p-9j5f-33g3
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CVSS 5.3
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-7685 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) apache openmeetings responds to insecure vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Openmeetings parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache openmeetings responds to insecure http methods. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.3.0.

CVE-2017-7685 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-7685
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2c3p-9j5f-33g3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Openmeetings parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-7685

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openmeetings parent dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent fixed: 3.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.openmeetings</groupId>
    <artifactId>openmeetings-parent</artifactId>
    <version>3.3.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.openmeetings

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-7685, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.openmeetings

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openmeetings parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.openmeetings command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Openmeetings parent, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 responds to the following insecure HTTP methods: PUT, DELETE, HEAD, and PATCH.

CVE-2017-7685 Affected Openmeetings parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent
maven/org.apache.openmeetings/openmeetings-parent
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 3.3.0
3.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-7685 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7685
Openmeetings parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings
markmail.org/message/uxk4bpq35sv... WEB
http://markmail.org/message/uxk4bpq35svnyjhb
Openmeetings parent Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99592

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7685?
CVE-2017-7685 is a security vulnerability in Openmeetings parent involving Apache OpenMeetings responds to insecure HTTP methods under General Security Weakness.
Which Openmeetings parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.3.0 across affected packages: org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2017-7685?
Upgrading to 3.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openmeetings-parent affected?
Yes, org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent is affected in releases prior to 3.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7685?
CVE-2017-7685 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-7685?
CVE-2017-7685 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-7685?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.openmeetings'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://markmail.org/message/uxk4bpq35svnyjhb"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99592"
  } ],
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}