How severe is CVE-2017-7688?

CVE-2017-7688 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-2017-7688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7688?

CVE-2017-7688 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-2017-7688?

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-2017-7688 published?

CVE-2017-7688 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7688

CVE-2017-7688 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 updates user password in insecure manner.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7688?: Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 updates user password in insecure manner.
How severe is CVE-2017-7688?: CVE-2017-7688 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-2017-7688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7688?: CVE-2017-7688 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-2017-7688?: 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-2017-7688 published?: CVE-2017-7688 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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