CVE-2023-51518
Last modified
CVE-2023-51518 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 . EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | James | 3.7.5 |
| Apache | James | 3.8.0 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/wbdm61ch6l0kzjn6nnfmyqlng82qz0orMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/wbdm61ch6l0kzjn6nnfmyqlng82qz0orMailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-51518?
How severe is CVE-2023-51518?
How do I fix CVE-2023-51518?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2023
- CVE-2023-51512Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WBW Produ…8.8
- CVE-2023-51513Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation …6.5
- CVE-2023-51514Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation …5.4
- CVE-2023-51515Missing Authorization vulnerability in Undsgn Uncode Core al…8.8
- CVE-2023-51516Missing Authorization vulnerability in Business Directory Te…5.4
- CVE-2023-51517URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerab…5.4
- CVE-2023-51519Missing Authorization vulnerability in Soliloquy Team Slider…4.3
- CVE-2023-5152** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was c…6.5
- CVE-2023-51520Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation …5.4
- CVE-2023-51521Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ExpressTe…5.4
- CVE-2023-51522Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Cozmoslab…8.8
- CVE-2023-51523Missing Authorization vulnerability in WriterSystem WooComme…4.3
Are you affected by CVE-2023-51518?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST