CVE-2023-28326
CWE-306Published: March 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected: Apache OpenMeetings from 2.0.0 before 7.0.0
Description: Attacker can elevate their privileges in any room
Risk Analysis
Apache OpenMeetings versions prior to 7.0.0 contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to elevate their privileges within any room. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of unauthorized access and control.
There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Administrators should upgrade Apache OpenMeetings to version 7.0.0 or later to resolve this privilege escalation vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-28326 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-28326 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts