What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-34020?

CVE-2026-34020 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2026-34020?

Apache OpenMeetings versions 3.1.3 through 8.x transmit login credentials as unencrypted HTTP GET parameters, exposing user authentication data to browser history, server logs, and network…. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-34020?

Within 24 hours: Audit all Apache OpenMeetings deployments to identify affected versions (3.1.3-8.x) and document exposure scope. Within 7 days: Implement forced HTTPS with HSTS headers, disable GET-parameter authentication if POST alternative exists, and review server logs and proxy records for harvested credentials. Within 30 days: Migrate to a patched version once released by Apache, reset credentials for all users who authenticated during the vulnerability window, and implement network-level controls to block unencrypted authentication attempts.

Apache CVE-2026-34020

EUVD-2026-20938 HIGH

Use of GET Request Method With Sensitive Query Strings (CWE-598)

2026-04-09 apache

GHSA-gcvm-c75m-h4p4

Apache Information Disclosure

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 11, 2026 - 02:30 nvd

Patch available

EUVD ID Assigned

Apr 09, 2026 - 16:00 euvd

EUVD-2026-20938

Analysis Generated

Apr 09, 2026 - 16:00 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 09, 2026 - 15:52 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Use of GET Request Method With Sensitive Query Strings vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings.

The REST login endpoint uses HTTP GET method with username and password passed as query parameters. Please check references regarding possible impact

This issue affects Apache OpenMeetings: from 3.1.3 before 9.0.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.0.0, which fixes the issue.

AnalysisAI

Apache OpenMeetings REST login endpoint exposes credentials through HTTP GET query parameters, enabling credential harvesting via browser history, server logs, referrer headers, and intermediate proxies. Affects versions 3.1.3 through 8.x. CVSS 7.5 HIGH reflects unauthenticated network-accessible information disclosure with no user interaction required. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, low observed exploitation activity (EPSS 0.02%).

Technical ContextAI

CWE-598 violation: REST authentication endpoint transmits plaintext credentials via GET query strings instead of POST body or Authorization headers. Query parameters persist in browser history, web server access logs, reverse proxy logs, and HTTP referrer headers when users navigate to external sites, creating multiple credential exposure vectors across infrastructure layers.

RemediationAI

Vendor-released patch: upgrade to Apache OpenMeetings 9.0.0, which redesigns the REST login endpoint to use POST method with credentials in request body instead of GET query parameters. No workarounds available for affected versions; the architectural flaw requires code-level correction. Organizations unable to upgrade immediately should disable REST API access and enforce alternative authentication methods. Review and purge historical server access logs, proxy logs, and browser histories containing exposed credentials. Rotate all credentials that may have been logged. Official advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/2h3h9do5tp17xldr0nps1yjmkx4vs3db. Additional context on query string exposure risks: https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/Information_exposure_through_query_strings_in_url.