CVE-2026-74756

Apache James: WebAdmin exposed without authentication on official Docker default

Published Nov 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Some docker-compose shipped by the project exposes by default Webadmin REST API publically without proper authentication setup.
Version 3.9.1 onward sets a random credential by default on unprotected webadmin endpoints to prevent this while retain convenience.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache james
Vendors & Products Apache
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Description Some docker-compose shipped by the project exposes by default Webadmin REST API publically without proper authentication setup. Version 3.9.1 onward sets a random credential by default on unprotected webadmin endpoints to prevent this while retain convenience.
Title Apache James: WebAdmin exposed without authentication on official Docker default
Weaknesses CWE-1188
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Nov 10, 2026, 6:42 PM
Reserved
Aug 15, 2026, 7:16 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Nov 6, 2026, 12:17 PM
Modified
Nov 10, 2026, 9:12 PM