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CVE-2015-7611: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

May 14, 2022 (updated August 2, 2023)

Apache James Server 2.3.2, when configured with file-based user repositories, allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via unspecified vectors.

References

  • packetstormsecurity.com/files/133798/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html
  • packetstormsecurity.com/files/156463/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Insecure-User-Creation-Arbitrary-File-Write.html
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/30/7
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/2
  • blogs.apache.org/james/entry/apache_james_server_2_3
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-cgvf-22vv-83h5
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7611
  • web.archive.org/web/20201207092339/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536575/100/0/threaded

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Affected versions

All versions before 2.3.2.1

Fixed versions

  • 2.3.2.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.3.2.1 or above.

Impact 8.1 HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Source file

maven/org.apache.james/james-server/CVE-2015-7611.yml

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