Apache ActiveMQ: Insufficient API restrictions on Jolokia allow authenticated users to perform RCE
CVE-2022-41678

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Apache
Status: Apache ActiveMQ
Vendor: CVE Published:; 28 November 2023

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An vulnerability exists in ActiveMQ due to improper handling of requests via Jolokia, which allows authenticated users to trigger arbitrary code execution. By manipulating JMX requests through the ExecHandler, it becomes possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary code by using unrestricted deserialization methods available in certain Java versions. This could potentially lead to the deployment of web shells that compromise the server. It is crucial for users to apply stricter configurations or disable Jolokia to mitigate this risk, specifically in ActiveMQ distributions version 5.16.6, 5.17.4, 5.18.0, and 6.0.0.

Affected Version(s)

Apache ActiveMQ 0 < 5.16.6

Apache ActiveMQ 5.17.0 < 5.17.4

Apache ActiveMQ 5.18.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-41678
Created by mbadanoiu