CVE-2023-26269— Apache James server: Privilege escalation through unauthenticated JMX
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Affected
Apache Software Foundation Apache James server
Exploitation
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Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Apache James是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一个完全用 Java 编写的开源 Smtp 和 Pop3 邮件传输代理和 Nntp 新闻服务器。 Apache James 3.7.3 及之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于默认提供无需身份验证的 JMX 管理服务，攻击者利用该漏洞可以进行权限升级。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-26269
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Apache James server: Privilege escalation through unauthenticated JMX
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
授权机制缺失
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Apache James 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Apache James是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一个完全用 Java 编写的开源 Smtp 和 Pop3 邮件传输代理和 Nntp 新闻服务器。 Apache James 3.7.3 及之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于默认提供无需身份验证的 JMX 管理服务，攻击者利用该漏洞可以进行权限升级。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache James server | 0 ~ 3.7.3 | - |
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II. Public POCs for CVE-2023-26269
| # | POC Description | Source Link | Shenlong Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CVE-2023-26269: Misconfigured JMX in Apache James | https://github.com/mbadanoiu/CVE-2023-26269 | POC Details |
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Mailing List Discussions for CVE-2023-26269 (2)
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/2z44rg93pflbjhvbwy3xtz505bx41cbs vendor-advisory
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