CVE-2022-28220

Name: CVE-2022-28220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-08T08:15:07.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28220 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache James prior to release 3.6.3 and 3.7.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. Fix of CVE-2021-38542, which solved similar problem fron Apache James 3.6.1, is subject to a parser differential and do not take into account concurrent requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache James prior to release 3.6.3 and 3.7.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. Fix of CVE-2021-38542, which solved similar problem fron Apache James 3.6.1, is subject to a parser differential and do not take into account concurrent requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	James	<= 3.6.2
Apache	James	3.7.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://james.apache.org/james/update/2022/08/26/james-3.7.1.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://james.apache.org/james/update/2022/08/26/james-3.7.1.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28220?

How severe is CVE-2022-28220?

CVE-2022-28220 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28220?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST