CVE-2022-45935: James server Apache James Server Allows An Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v6vp-62vc-84qw
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-668 CWE-319 CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-45935 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) apache james server allows an vulnerability (CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere) affecting James server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache james server allows an attacker with local access to access private user data in transit. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-45935 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-45935
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v6vp-62vc-84qw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
Affected Product James server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-45935

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected James server dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.james:james-server fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.james</groupId>
    <artifactId>james-server</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.james

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-45935, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.james

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of James server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.james command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere, where the product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource. In James server, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2022-45935 Affected James server Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.james:james-server
maven/org.apache.james/james-server
Maven
≤ 3.7.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-45935 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45935
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/james-project/commit/b5580d13d6c74ecbf647127eff1a3ac1086f5493
James server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/james-project
lists.apache.org/thread/j61fo8xc1rxt... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/j61fo8xc1rxtofrn8vc33whx35s9cj1d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45935?
CVE-2022-45935 is a security vulnerability in James server involving Apache James server allows an attacker with local access to access private user data in transit under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere.
Which James server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.james:james-server.
What version fixes CVE-2022-45935?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is james-server affected?
Yes, org.apache.james:james-server is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45935?
CVE-2022-45935 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-45935?
CVE-2022-45935 is classified under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-45935?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.james'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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