What is CVE-2023-26269?

CVE-2023-26269 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache James, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-03.

How severe is CVE-2023-26269?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-26269 known to be exploited?

3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Auth bypass in Apache James

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 pas…

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.007 (46.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apache James
Apache Software Foundation James Server — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Mailing List)
security@apache.org

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26269?: CVE-2023-26269 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache James, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-26269?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-26269 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.