CVE-2026-74756
Apache James: WebAdmin exposed without authentication on official Docker default
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 6, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Enable authentication on Webadmin REST API.
- Update docker-compose to use version 3.9.1 or later.
- Configure random credentials for unprotected endpoints.
- Restrict API access to authorized users only.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-74756.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5zhn007mc3jz691zhb2687ow2n7f0zp0 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CWE CWE-1188 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/74xxx/CVE-2026-74756.json">CVE-2026-74756</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5zhn007mc3jz691zhb2687ow2n7f0zp0