Authenticated code execution in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis

1) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU98521

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50780

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to MBeans is accessible by unprivileged users through the authenticated Jolokia endpoint. A remote user can upload arbitrary files on the system and execute them.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ActiveMQ Artemis: 2.0.0 - 2.28.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:activemq_artemis:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:activemq_artemis:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:activemq_artemis:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/63b78shqz312phsx7v1ryr7jv7bprg58

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.