CVE-2015-7611
CVE-2015-7611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache James Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 69% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Apache James Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache James Server 2.3.2, when configured with file-based user repositories, allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7611?
- Apache James Server 2.3.2, when configured with file-based user repositories, allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7611?
- CVE-2015-7611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-7611 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7611?
- CVE-2015-7611 affects Apache James Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7611?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-7611 published?
- CVE-2015-7611 was published on 2016-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133798/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156463/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Insecure-User-Creation-Arbitrary-File-Write.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/30/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536575/100/0/threaded
- https://blogs.apache.org/james/entry/apache_james_server_2_3
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:james_server:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Apache James Server
- CVE-2024-37358 — High (CVSS 8.6): Similarly to CVE-2024-34055, Apache James is vulnerable to denial of service through the abuse of IMAP literals from…
- CVE-2017-12628 — High (CVSS 7.8): The JMX server embedded in Apache James, also used by the command line client is exposed to a java de-serialization…
- CVE-2024-45626 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Apache James server JMAP HTML to text plain implementation in versions below 3.8.2 and 3.7.6 is subject to unbounded…
All CVEs affecting Apache James Server →
Other CWE-78 (OS Command Injection) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-56004 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A shellcode injection in the mercurial handler of the obs tar_scm source service before version 0.12.4 could be used by…
- CVE-2026-56415 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Storage Concentrator (SC & SCVM) contains a command injection vulnerability within the debug.pl script that is…
- CVE-2026-56413 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Storage Concentrator (SC & SCVM) contains a command injection vulnerability in the ms_service.pl service, which listens…
- CVE-2026-49869 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Kestra is an open-source, event-driven orchestration platform. Prior to 1.0.45 and 1.3.21, AuthenticationFilter in…
- CVE-2026-49261 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): MariaDB server is a community developed fork of MySQL server. Versions 10.6.1 through 10.6.26, 10.11.1 through…
- CVE-2026-10520 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An OS Command Injection vulnerability in Ivanti Sentry before the R10.5.2, R10.6.2 and R10.7.1 versions allows a…