# CVE-2015-7611: Apache James Server 2.3.2, when configured with file-based user repositories, allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via unsp

- Also known as: GHSA-CGVF-22VV-83H5
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Fixed in: 2.3.2.1
- Published: 2016-06-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- org.apache.james:james-server (Maven): fixed in 2.3.2.1

## Description

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

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, org.apache.james:james-server, upgrade to a fixed version (2.3.2.1) per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536575/100/0/threaded
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/2
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133798/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html
- https://blogs.apache.org/james/entry/apache_james_server_2_3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/30/7
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156463/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Insecure-User-Creation-Arbitrary-File-Write.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48130
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/smtp/apache_james_exec.rb

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