CVE-2023-28326: Openmeetings parent Apache OpenMeetings Missing Authentication And Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3r48-3m8r-4r9w
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-306
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28326 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache openmeetings missing authentication and vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affecting Openmeetings parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache openmeetings missing authentication and can allow user impersonation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.0.

CVE-2023-28326 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28326
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3r48-3m8r-4r9w
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Affected Product Openmeetings parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-28326

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: 7.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.openmeetings</groupId>
    <artifactId>openmeetings-parent</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.0</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-2023-28326, 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 7.0.0), 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 CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function, where the product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. 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

The Apache Software Foundation's OpenMeetings from 2.0.0 before 7.0.0 is missing authentication on meeting invitation URLs. An invitation URL contains a hash that automatically logs in as the invited user. An unauthorized user could obtain this URL and log in to the meeting as an invited user, in effect elevating their privileges in the meeting room. OpenMeetings 7.0.0 disables this option if a contact is not selected.

CVE-2023-28326 Affected Openmeetings parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent
maven/org.apache.openmeetings/openmeetings-parent
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 7.0.0
7.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28326 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28326
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings/commit/1fb71af36
Openmeetings parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings
lists.apache.org/thread/r9vn12dp5yof... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/r9vn12dp5yofn1h3wd5x4h7c3vmmr5d9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28326?
CVE-2023-28326 is a security vulnerability in Openmeetings parent involving Apache OpenMeetings missing authentication and can allow user impersonation under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function.
Which Openmeetings parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.0 across affected packages: org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28326?
Upgrading to 7.0.0 (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 7.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28326?
CVE-2023-28326 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28326?
CVE-2023-28326 is classified under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function (The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-28326?
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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