Apache James server's JMX management service vulnerable to privilege escalation by local user
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.james:javax-mail-extension | < 3.7.4 | 3.7.4 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-862- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.james:javax-mail-extension- Disclosed
- 03.04.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-w7r6-v4j7-h94w - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.james:javax-mail-extension
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