In Apache James server prior version 3.9.1 relying on the SieveFileRepository incorect validation of file paths can result in path transversal, allowing to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users.
This allows a logged in attacker to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users, resulting in denial of service or even traffic capture.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.9.1 which fixes this issue.
This allows a logged in attacker to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users, resulting in denial of service or even traffic capture.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.9.1 which fixes this issue.
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| Description | In Apache James server prior version 3.9.1 relying on the SieveFileRepository incorect validation of file paths can result in path transversal, allowing to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users. This allows a logged in attacker to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users, resulting in denial of service or even traffic capture. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.9.1 which fixes this issue. | |
| Title | Apache James: ManageSieve file implementation cross-user path traversal | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-22 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: apache
Published:
Updated: 2026-11-06T19:05:11.062Z
Reserved: 2026-08-19T09:29:58.583Z
Link: CVE-2026-76168
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-11-06T12:17:21.783
Modified: 2026-11-06T19:17:57.090
Link: CVE-2026-76168
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OpenCVE Enrichment
Updated: 2026-11-06T16:33:56Z
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