CVE-2026-76168: Apache James · Path Traversal
Affects Apache JamesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited : upgrade to 3.9.1 soon.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 12:04 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
Thin evidence
One scorer or none- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.9.1
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 6 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Apache James and org.apache.james/apache-james-server to 3.9.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache James | Affected
| Fixed in
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Mavenorg.apache.james/apache-james-serverpkg:maven/org.apache.james/apache-james-serverOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Apache James server to version 3.9.1 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability.
Description
Apache James server versions prior to 3.9.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the SieveFileRepository component. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to set arbitrary SIEVE scripts for other users by bypassing file path validation. Exploitation can lead to denial of service or interception of mail traffic. The issue is fixed in version 3.9.1, and users are advised to upgrade.