CVE-2023-26269

Apache James server: Privilege escalation through unauthenticated JMX

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.06% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache James server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/2z44rg93pflbjhvbwy3xtz505bx41cbs vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/18/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26269?
CVE-2023-26269 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-26269?
To fix CVE-2023-26269, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-26269 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-26269 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-26269?
CVE-2023-26269 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache James server.
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