CVE-2026-33266: Openmeetings parent Apache OpenMeetings Uses Hard-coded Cryptographic Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wqxq-w68r-wg85
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-33266 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache openmeetings uses hard-coded cryptographic vulnerability (CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key) affecting Openmeetings parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache openmeetings uses hard-coded cryptographic key. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.0.0.

CVE-2026-33266 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-33266
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wqxq-w68r-wg85
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
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:3.1/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-2026-33266

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: 9.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.openmeetings</groupId>
    <artifactId>openmeetings-parent</artifactId>
    <version>9.0.0</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-2026-33266, 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 9.0.0), 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-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key, where the product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key. 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

Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings. The remember-me cookie encryption key is set to default value in openmeetings.properties and not being auto-rotated. In case OM admin hasn't changed the default encryption key, an attacker who has stolen a cookie from a logged-in user can get full user credentials. This issue affects Apache OpenMeetings: from 6.1.0 before 9.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2026-33266 Affected Openmeetings parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent
maven/org.apache.openmeetings/openmeetings-parent
Maven
≥ 6.1.0
< 9.0.0
9.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2026-33266 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33266
Openmeetings parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings
lists.apache.org/thread/b05jnp9563v4... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/b05jnp9563v49zq494lox9kjbhhf2w66
Openmeetings parent Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33266?
CVE-2026-33266 is a security vulnerability in Openmeetings parent involving Apache OpenMeetings Uses Hard-coded Cryptographic Key under CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key.
Which Openmeetings parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.0.0 across affected packages: org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2026-33266?
Upgrading to 9.0.0 (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 9.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 9.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-33266?
CVE-2026-33266 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-33266?
CVE-2026-33266 is classified under CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-33266?
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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