CVE-2026-33266
CVE-2026-33266 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-321.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-20936
- Weakness: CWE-321
- Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings. The remember-me cookie encryption key is set to default value in openmeetings.properties and not being auto-rotated. In case OM admin hasn't changed the default encryption key, an attacker who has stolen a cookie from a logged-in user can get full user credentials. This issue affects Apache OpenMeetings: from 6.1.0 before 9.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.0.0, which fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33266?
- Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings. The remember-me cookie encryption key is set to default value in openmeetings.properties and not being auto-rotated. In case OM admin hasn't changed the default encryption key, an attacker who has stolen a cookie from a logged-in user can get full user credentials. This issue affects Apache OpenMeetings: from 6.1.0 before 9.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.0.0, which fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33266?
- CVE-2026-33266 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-2026-33266 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-33266?
- CVE-2026-33266 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-33266?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2026-33266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-33266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20936.
- When was CVE-2026-33266 published?
- CVE-2026-33266 was published on 2026-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/b05jnp9563v49zq494lox9kjbhhf2w66
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/11
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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