Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-0784?

Affected: Openmeetings (Apache); org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-install (maven) versions >= 1.9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-0784 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-0784 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-0784?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-0784?

Fixed versions are available, including Openmeetings 3.1.0, org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-install 3.1.1.

How urgently should CVE-2016-0784 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-0784

MediumPublic exploit

Apache OpenMeetings Directory Traversal vulnerability

Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Apr 14, 2025 · Also known as GHSA-8xq7-7hcx-8p8g

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-0784 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Openmeetings (Apache), org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-install (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Openmeetings 3.1.0, org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-install 3.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

6.5

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

56%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
OpenmeetingsApache	See advisory	3.1.0
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-installmaven	>= 1.9.0	3.1.1

Patched Releases

Openmeetings

3.1.0

org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-install

3.1.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Apr 14, 2025

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0784
advisoryhttps://www.apache.org/dist/openmeetings/3.1.1/CHANGELOG
exploitExploitDB-39642
articlehttp://openmeetings.apache.org/security.html

11 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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 ..
Affected: Openmeetings (Apache); org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-install (maven) versions >= 1.9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Openmeetings 3.1.0, org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-install 3.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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