CVE-2016-2164: Openmeetings parent Apache OpenMeetings Allows Remote Attackers Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f6vf-465r-h42p
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-2164 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache openmeetings allows remote attackers vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Openmeetings parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache openmeetings allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by attempting to upload a file. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.1.

CVE-2016-2164 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-2164
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f6vf-465r-h42p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Openmeetings parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2016-2164

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: 3.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.openmeetings</groupId>
    <artifactId>openmeetings-parent</artifactId>
    <version>3.1.1</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-2016-2164, 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 3.1.1), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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 (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.

CVE-2016-2164 Affected Openmeetings parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent
maven/org.apache.openmeetings/openmeetings-parent
Maven
< 3.1.1
3.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-2164 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2164
Openmeetings parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings
www.apache.org/dist/openmeetings/3... WEB
https://www.apache.org/dist/openmeetings/3.1.1/CHANGELOG
Openmeetings parent Security Information SECURITY
http://openmeetings.apache.org/security.html
Openmeetings parent Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136434/Apache-OpenMeetings-3.0.7-Arbitary-File-Read.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2164?
CVE-2016-2164 is a security vulnerability in Openmeetings parent involving Apache OpenMeetings allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by attempting to upload a file under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Openmeetings parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.1 across affected packages: org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2016-2164?
Upgrading to 3.1.1 (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 3.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2164?
CVE-2016-2164 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-2164?
CVE-2016-2164 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-2164?
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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