CVE-2015-7611

HIGHNVD 8.18.1—Weaponized

8.1

Apache James Server 2.3.2, when configured with file-based user repositories, allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via unspecified vectors.

CVSS v3: 8.1
EG Score: 8.1(medium)
EPSS: 98.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 7, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133798/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html
cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156463/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Insecure-User-Creation-Arbitrary-File-Write.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/30/7
cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536575/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttps://blogs.apache.org/james/entry/apache_james_server_2_3
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133798/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156463/Apache-James-Server-2.3.2-Insecure-User-Creation-Arbitrary-File-Write.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/30/7
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536575/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://blogs.apache.org/james/entry/apache_james_server_2_3

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
org.apache.james:james-server	—	2.3.2.1	—

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-48130✓ verified
First seen Feb 24, 2020
Apache James Server 2.3.2 - Insecure User Creation Arbitrary File Write (Metasploit)
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Metasploitexploit/linux/smtp/apache_james_exec✓ verified
First seen Oct 1, 2015
Apache James Server 2.3.2 Insecure User Creation Arbitrary File Write
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-7611?

CVE-2015-7611 is a high vulnerability published on June 7, 2016. Apache James Server 2.3.2, when configured with file-based user repositories, allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via unspecified vectors.

When was CVE-2015-7611 disclosed?

CVE-2015-7611 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 7, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-7611 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-7611 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-7611?

CVE-2015-7611 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-7611?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-7611, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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