Advisory [CVE-2026-74756] Some docker-compose shipped by the project exposes by default Webadmin REST API publically without proper authentication setup
This Apache Software Foundation security advisory covers CVE-2026-74756; related products: Apache James.
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Summary
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.
Affected product named by the advisory: Apache James.
Is CVE-2026-74756 exploited?
No exploitation is reported in the sources VulniPulse tracks: CVE-2026-74756 is not in the CISA KEV catalog (checked ) and this advisory does not report exploitation. That is not proof the vulnerability cannot be exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74756?
Upgrade to a fixed release named by Apache:
- 3.9.1
Confirm against the vendor advisory before you patch.
- Apache James before 3.9.1
Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 8 hours ago·verify at source
- 3.9.1
Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 8 hours ago·verify at source
Mitigation
Upgrade to a fixed release: 3.9.1. That is the remediation for this advisory.
The vendor advisory may list interim mitigations or workarounds not captured here. Review it before change work.
Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 8 hours ago·verify at source
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