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Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
Patch available 12.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

In Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 - 5.15.8, unmarshalling corrupt MQTT frame can lead to broker Out of Memory exception making it unresponsive. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.apache.activemq:activemq-client fix: 5.15.9

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

In Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 - 5.15.8, unmarshalling corrupt MQTT frame can lead to broker Out of Memory exception making it unresponsive. Affected products include: Apache Activemq, Netapp E-Series Santricity Web Services, Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router, Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, Oracle Enterprise Repository.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

In Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 - 5.15.8, unmarshalling corrupt MQTT frame can lead to broker Out of Memory exception making it unresponsive.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
12.4%
Top 4% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 12.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +12
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_web_services:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:12.1.0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.2.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_repository:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_stream_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:identity_manager_connector:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2020-26217 HIGH POC
8.8 Nov 16

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CVE-2021-21351 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Mar 23

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CVE-2015-1830 MEDIUM POC
5.0 Aug 19

Directory traversal vulnerability in the fileserver upload/download functionality for blob messages in Apache ActiveMQ 5

CVE-2021-21346 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 23

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CVE-2021-21344 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 23

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CVE-2021-21345 CRITICAL POC
9.9 Mar 23

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CVE-2021-21341 HIGH POC
7.5 Mar 23

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CVE-2015-5254 CRITICAL
9.8 Jan 08

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CVE-2021-21342 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Mar 23

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CVE-2021-21349 HIGH POC
8.6 Mar 23

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CVE-2021-21343 HIGH POC
7.5 Mar 23

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CVE-2021-21350 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 23

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References

Advisories & patches
REF http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2019-0222-announcement.txt REF http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/03/27/2 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107622 REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/03f91b1fb85686a848cee6b90112cf6059bd1b21b23bacaa11a962e1%40%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2b5c0039197a4949f29e1e2c9441ab38d242946b966f61c110808bcc%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/71640324661c1b6d0b6708bd4fb20170e1b979370a4b8cddc4f8d485%40%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/7da9636557118178b1690ba0af49c8a7b7b97d925218b5774622f488%40%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/d1e334bd71d6e68462c62c726fe6db565c7a6283302f9c1feed087fa%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/fcbe6ad00f1de142148c20d813fae3765dc4274955e3e2f3ca19ff7b%40%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r946488fb942fd35c6a6e0359f52504a558ed438574a8f14d36d7dcd7%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb698ed085f79e56146ca24ab359c9ef95846618675ea1ef402e04a6d%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re4672802b0e5ed67c08c9e77057d52138e062f77cc09581b723cf95a%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00004.html REF https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00005.html REF https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190502-0006/ REF https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html REF https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html REF https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

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