CVE-2024-54676: Openmeetings parent Apache OpenMeetings Vulnerable To Deserialization Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mjf9-4pcv-vfg7
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CWE-502
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-54676 is a CRITICAL apache openmeetings vulnerable to deserialization vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Openmeetings parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache openmeetings vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted data. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.0.

CVE-2024-54676 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-54676
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mjf9-4pcv-vfg7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Openmeetings parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-54676

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: 8.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.openmeetings</groupId>
    <artifactId>openmeetings-parent</artifactId>
    <version>8.0.0</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-2024-54676, 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 8.0.0), 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. 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

Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation Versions Affected: Apache OpenMeetings from 2.1.0 before 8.0.0 Description: Default clustering instructions at https://openmeetings.apache.org/Clustering.html  doesn't specify white/black lists for OpenJPA this leads to possible deserialisation of untrusted data. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.0.0 and update their startup scripts to include the relevant 'openjpa.serialization.class.blacklist' and 'openjpa.serialization.class.whitelist' configurations as shown in the documentation.

CVE-2024-54676 Affected Openmeetings parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent
maven/org.apache.openmeetings/openmeetings-parent
Maven
≥ 2.1.0
< 8.0.0
8.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-54676 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54676
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings/commit/1c3426c6d3abbd984a3c01a61decf1242ea38923
Openmeetings parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/openmee... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OPENMEETINGS-2787
lists.apache.org/thread/o0k05jxrt5tp... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/o0k05jxrt5tp4nm45lj14yfjxmg67m95
Openmeetings parent Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/08/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54676?
CVE-2024-54676 is a security vulnerability in Openmeetings parent involving Apache OpenMeetings vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Openmeetings parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.0.0 across affected packages: org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2024-54676?
Upgrading to 8.0.0 (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 8.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-54676?
CVE-2024-54676 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-54676?
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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