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CVE-2023-51518

CriticalPublished

Apache James server: Privilege escalation via JMX pre-authentication deserialisation

Published: Feb 27, 2024
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Assigning CNA: apache
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

9.8/ 10Critical

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 66.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

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. We recommend users to: - Upgrade to a non-vulnerable Apache James version - Run Apache James isolated from other processes (docker - dedicated virtual machine) - If possible turn off JMX

Sources

CVE-2023-51518Exploit
CVE-2023-51518: Preauthenticated Java Deserialization via JMX in Apache James

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