How severe is CVE-2016-0783?

CVE-2016-0783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0783?

CVE-2016-0783 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0783?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0783 published?

CVE-2016-0783 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0783

CVE-2016-0783 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Openmeetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
Published: 2016-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The sendHashByUser function in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 generates predictable password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords by leveraging knowledge of a user name and the current system time.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0783?: The sendHashByUser function in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 generates predictable password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords by leveraging knowledge of a user name and the current system time.
How severe is CVE-2016-0783?: CVE-2016-0783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0783?: CVE-2016-0783 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0783?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0783 published?: CVE-2016-0783 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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