CVE-2023-26269

Apache James server version 3.7.3 and earlier provides a JMX management service without authentication by default. This allows privilege escalation by a malicious local user. Administrators are advised to disable JMX, or set up a JMX password. Note that version 3.7.4 onward will set up a JMX password automatically for Guice users.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/18/3
https://lists.apache.org/thread/2z44rg93pflbjhvbwy3xtz505bx41cbs	Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/18/3
https://lists.apache.org/thread/2z44rg93pflbjhvbwy3xtz505bx41cbs	Mailing List

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:james:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

13 Feb 2025, 17:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary	(en) Apache James server version 3.7.3 and earlier provides a JMX management service without authentication by default. This allows privilege escalation by a malicious local user. Administrators are advised to disable JMX, or set up a JMX password. Note that version 3.7.4 onward will set up a JMX password automatically for Guice users.	(en) Apache James server version 3.7.3 and earlier provides a JMX management service without authentication by default. This allows privilege escalation by a malicious local user. Administrators are advised to disable JMX, or set up a JMX password. Note that version 3.7.4 onward will set up a JMX password automatically for Guice users.

Information

Published : 2023-04-03 08:15

Updated : 2025-02-13 17:16

NVD link : CVE-2023-26269

Mitre link : CVE-2023-26269

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-26269

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Products Affected

apache

james

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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