How severe is CVE-2022-45935?

CVE-2022-45935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45935 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45935?

CVE-2022-45935 affects Apache James. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45935?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-45935 published?

CVE-2022-45935 was published on 2023-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45935

CVE-2022-45935 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache James with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Apache James
Published: 2023-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Usage of temporary files with insecure permissions by the Apache James server allows an attacker with local access to access private user data in transit. Vulnerable components includes the SMTP stack and IMAP APPEND command. This issue affects Apache James server version 3.7.2 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45935?: Usage of temporary files with insecure permissions by the Apache James server allows an attacker with local access to access private user data in transit. Vulnerable components includes the SMTP stack and IMAP APPEND command. This issue affects Apache James server version 3.7.2 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2022-45935?: CVE-2022-45935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45935 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45935?: CVE-2022-45935 affects Apache James. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45935?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45935 published?: CVE-2022-45935 was published on 2023-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/j61fo8xc1rxtofrn8vc33whx35s9cj1d

Affected products (1)

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

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