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CVE-2026-76168 Details

ANALYZED

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Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NDDVolerionCVSS-B:4.3 MEDIUMVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/06/16 CVEAdvisoryMailing ListRemedy
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rpp3rx9zzn2hs3kp3kdko9oh3qrmdnk2 [email protected]AdvisoryMailing ListRemedyVendor

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
Apache James
< 3.9.1 (semver)

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:apache:james:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • Upgrade: 3.9.1moderate effort

Change History

2 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2026-76168
NVD Published Date:
Nov 6, 2026
NVD Last Modified:
Nov 6, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2026-76168 Details - Not Deferred