How severe is CVE-2016-0784?

CVE-2016-0784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0784?

CVE-2016-0784 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0784?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0784 published?

CVE-2016-0784 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0784

CVE-2016-0784 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Openmeetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 56% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
Published: 2016-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Import/Export System Backups functionality in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a ZIP archive entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0784?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Import/Export System Backups functionality in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a ZIP archive entry.
How severe is CVE-2016-0784?: CVE-2016-0784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0784?: CVE-2016-0784 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0784 published?: CVE-2016-0784 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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