CVE-2023-26269

HIGH

Apache James <3.7.3 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP 2 stars

by mbadanoiu · poc

https://github.com/mbadanoiu/CVE-2023-26269

View Code ZIP pw:eip

References (2)

[Mailing List] https://lists.apache.org/thread/2z44rg93pflbjhvbwy3xtz505bx41cbs

[Mailing List] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/18/3

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0116

EPSS Percentile 78.7%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-862

Status published

Products (2)

apache/james < 3.7.4

org.apache.james/javax-mail-extension 0 - 3.7.4Maven

Published Apr 03, 2023

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026