SB2021012803 - Security restrictions bypass in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis
Published: January 28, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021012803
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26118)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. The creation of advisory messages in the OpenWire protocol head of
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis bypasses policy based access control for
the entire session. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.