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CVE-2026-76168
Published:November 06, 2026
Updated:November 09, 2026
In Apache James server prior version 3.9.1 relying on the SieveFileRepository incorect validation of file paths can result in path transversal, allowing to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users. This allows a logged in attacker to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users, resulting in denial of service or even traffic capture. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.9.1 which fixes this issue.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/apache/james-project.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=james-project-3.0-beta5 <james-project-3.9.1
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version james-project-3.9.1
org.apache.james:james-server-data-file (JAVA):
Affected version(s) >=3.0.0-beta5 <3.9.1
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 3.9.1
Related Resources (2)
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rpp3rx9zzn2hs3kp3kdko9oh3qrmdnk2
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/06/16
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
LOW
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
CWE-22