Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-7611?

Affected: James Server (Apache) versions 2.3.2; org.apache.james:james-server (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-7611 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-7611 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-7611?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-7611?

Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.james:james-server 2.3.2.1.

How urgently should CVE-2015-7611 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2015-7611

HighPublic exploit

Apache James Server OS Command Injection

Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-cgvf-22vv-83h5

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-7611 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting James Server (Apache), org.apache.james:james-server (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.james:james-server 2.3.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.1

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

69%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

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

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
James ServerApache	2.3.2	n/a
org.apache.james:james-servermaven	See advisory	2.3.2.1

Patched Releases

org.apache.james:james-server

2.3.2.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024

Weakness Type

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

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7611
exploitMSF apache_james_exec.rb
exploitExploitDB-48130
articlehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133798/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Apache James Server 2.3.2, when configured with file-based user repositories, allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via unspecified vectors.
Affected: James Server (Apache) versions 2.3.2; org.apache.james:james-server (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.james:james-server 2.3.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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