How severe is CVE-2017-7673?

CVE-2017-7673 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-2017-7673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7673?

CVE-2017-7673 primarily affects Apache Openmeetings. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7673?

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-2017-7673 published?

CVE-2017-7673 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7673

CVE-2017-7673 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 uses not very strong cryptographic storage, captcha is not used in registration and forget password dialogs and auth forms missing brute force protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7673?: Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 uses not very strong cryptographic storage, captcha is not used in registration and forget password dialogs and auth forms missing brute force protection.
How severe is CVE-2017-7673?: CVE-2017-7673 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-2017-7673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7673?: CVE-2017-7673 primarily affects Apache Openmeetings. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7673?: 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-2017-7673 published?: CVE-2017-7673 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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