QID 997541

Date Published: 2024-02-28

QID 997541: Java (Maven) Security Update for org.apache.james:james-server (GHSA-px7w-c9gw-7gj3)

Apache James prior to version 3.7.5 and 3.8.0 exposes a JMX endpoint on localhost subject to pre-authentication deserialisation of untrusted data. Given a deserialisation gadjet, this could be leveraged as part of an exploit chain that could result in privilege escalation. Note that by default JMX endpoint is only bound locally.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-px7w-c9gw-7gj3 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 997541

    CVE-2023-51518 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-px7w-c9gw-7gj3 org.apache.james:james-server URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-px7w-c9gw-7gj3
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