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CVE-2022-45935

5.5 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Jan 6, 2023CWE-668EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2022-45935 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.apache.org/thread/j61fo8xc1rxtofrn8vc33whx35s9cj1dReflists.apache.org/thread/j61fo8xc1rxtofrn8vc33whx35s9cj1d

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45935?

CVE-2022-45935 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-45935?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-45935?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-45935?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-45935 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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