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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-12628 · published 20 October 2017

CVE-2017-12628: Apache james server deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability

Apache · James Server

The JMX server embedded in Apache James, also used by the command line client is exposed to a java de-serialization issue, and thus can be used to execute arbitrary commands. As James exposes JMX socket by default only on local-host, this vulnerability can only be used for privilege escalation. Release 3.0.1 upgrades the incriminated library.

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 0.76% · top 46.6% CWE-502 · Deserialization of untrusted data
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.2
0.76%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The JMX server embedded in Apache James, also used by the command line client is exposed to a java de-serialization issue, and thus can be used to execute arbitrary commands. As James exposes JMX socket by default only on local-host, this vulnerability can only be used for privilege escalation. Release 3.0.1 upgrades the incriminated library.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101532 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.mail-archive.com/server-user%40james.apache.org/msg15633.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101532 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.mail-archive.com/server-user%40james.apache.org/msg15633.html

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-12628), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.