CVE-2024-45626

Name: CVE-2024-45626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-06T12:15:27.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45626 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache James server JMAP HTML to text plain implementation in versions below 3.8.2 and 3.7.6 is subject to unbounded memory consumption that can result in a denial of service. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.7.6 and 3.8.2, which fix this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache James server JMAP HTML to text plain implementation in versions below 3.8.2 and 3.7.6 is subject to unbounded memory consumption that can result in a denial of service. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.7.6 and 3.8.2, which fix this issue.

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

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	James Server	< 3.7.6
Apache	James Server	>= 3.8.0, < 3.8.2

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/1fr9hvpsylomwwfr3rv82g84sxszn4klMailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/05/7Mailing List

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45626?

How severe is CVE-2024-45626?

CVE-2024-45626 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45626?

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