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Critical · 9.8 CVE-2026-76168 EUVD-2026-118219GHSA-xxqm-m442-hqv7

Apache James: ManageSieve file implementation cross-user path traversal

Published Nov 6, 2026 · Updated Nov 10, 2026 · Assigned by apache

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Apache Software Foundation Apache James < 3.9.1 3.9.1

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