CVE-2023-29032: Openmeetings parent Apache OpenMeetings Improper Authentication Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v9rm-7rv9-r3fw
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29032 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) apache openmeetings improper authentication vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Openmeetings parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache openmeetings improper authentication vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.1.0.

CVE-2023-29032 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29032
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v9rm-7rv9-r3fw
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Openmeetings parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
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-2023-29032

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: 7.1.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.openmeetings</groupId>
    <artifactId>openmeetings-parent</artifactId>
    <version>7.1.0</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-2023-29032, 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 7.1.0), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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

An attacker that has gained access to certain private information can use this to act as other user. Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation Versions Affected: Apache OpenMeetings from 3.1.3 before 7.1.0

CVE-2023-29032 Affected Openmeetings parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent
maven/org.apache.openmeetings/openmeetings-parent
Maven
≥ 3.1.3
< 7.1.0
7.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-29032 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29032
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings/commit/4e89e0ca076c83f26562f1146cf3e81ba0b16a7f
Openmeetings parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/openmee... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OPENMEETINGS-2764
lists.apache.org/thread/j2d6mg3rzcph... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/j2d6mg3rzcphfd8vvvk09d8p4o9lvnqp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29032?
CVE-2023-29032 is a security vulnerability in Openmeetings parent involving Apache OpenMeetings Improper Authentication vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Openmeetings parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.1.0 across affected packages: org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29032?
Upgrading to 7.1.0 (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 7.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 7.1.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29032?
CVE-2023-29032 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29032?
CVE-2023-29032 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-29032?
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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