CVE-2021-40525
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CVE-2021-40525 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache James ManagedSieve implementation alongside with the file storage for sieve scripts is vulnerable to path traversal, allowing reading and writing any file. This vulnerability had been patched in Apache James 3.6.1 and higher. EPSS estimates a 3.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apache James ManagedSieve implementation alongside with the file storage for sieve scripts is vulnerable to path traversal, allowing reading and writing any file. This vulnerability had been patched in Apache James 3.6.1 and higher. We recommend the upgrade. Distributed and Cassandra based products are also not impacted.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | James | < 3.6.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/07/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/07/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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