#VU111918 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in ActiveMQ Artemis - CVE-2025-27391

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111918

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27391

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ActiveMQ Artemis
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files when the org.apache.activemq.artemis.core.config.impl.ConfigurationImpl logger has the debug level enabled. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ActiveMQ Artemis: 1.5.1 - 2.39.0

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/09/3
https://lists.apache.org/thread/25p96cvzl1mkt29lwm2d8knklkoqolps

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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