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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-7673 · published 17 July 2017

CVE-2017-7673: Apache openmeetings improper restriction of authentication attempts vulnerability

Apache · Openmeetings

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.

9.8 CVSS 3.0 Critical EPSS 1.6% · top 24.5% CWE-307 · Improper restriction of authentication attemptsCWE-326 · Inadequate encryption strength
9.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 5.0
1.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://markmail.org/message/3hshl26omwjo6c5i Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99587 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://markmail.org/message/3hshl26omwjo6c5i Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99587 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-7673), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.