CVE-2026-33266
Apache OpenMeetings: Hardcoded Remember-Me Cookie Encryption Key and Salt
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 9, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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Solution
- Upgrade Apache OpenMeetings to version 9.0.0.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-33266.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/b05jnp9563v49zq494lox9kjbhhf2w66 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/11 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/09/11 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CWE CWE-321 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/b05jnp9563v49zq494lox9kjbhhf2w66