CVE-2016-8736
CVE-2016-8736 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Openmeetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via RMI deserialization attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8736?
- Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via RMI deserialization attack.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8736?
- CVE-2016-8736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-8736 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8736?
- CVE-2016-8736 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8736?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-8736 published?
- CVE-2016-8736 was published on 2017-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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