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CVE-2026-32642: Apache Artemis · Incorrect Authorization

Affects Apache ArtemisSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.3 Low · fixed in 2.53.0 : update Apache Artemis when convenient.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
2.3Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 2.53.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 24 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apache Software FoundationApache ArtemisAffected
  • >=2.50.0 <=2.52.0
Fixed in–
Apache Software FoundationApache ActiveMQ ArtemisAffected
  • >=2.0.0 <=2.44.0
Fixed in–
MavenApache Software Foundation/org.apache.artemis:artemis-openwire-protocolpkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.artemis:artemis-openwire-protocolOther threatsAffected
  • >=2.50.0 <=2.52.0
Fixed in–
MavenApache Software Foundation/org.apache.activemq:artemis-openwire-protocolpkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.activemq:artemis-openwire-protocolOther threatsAffected
  • >=2.0.0 <=2.44.0
Fixed in–
Mavenorg.apache.activemq/artemis-core-clientpkg:maven/org.apache.activemq/artemis-core-clientOther threatsAffected
  • >=2.50.0 <=2.52.0
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-32642, organizations should upgrade affected Apache Artemis and Apache ActiveMQ Artemis installations to version 2.53.0 or later, where the authorization logic has been corrected. Until the upgrade can be applied, administrators should review and tighten permission assignments, ensuring that users are granted only the minimum necessary permissions, particularly avoiding unnecessary "createDurableQueue" permissions without corresponding "createAddress" rights. Disabling the OpenWire protocol if not required can reduce exposure. Monitoring broker logs for unusual address creation events or subscription attempts on non-existent addresses can help detect exploitation attempts. Implementing network segmentation and access controls to restrict broker access to trusted users and systems further reduces risk. Regularly auditing messaging infrastructure configurations and permissions will help maintain a secure posture. Finally, organizations should stay informed about updates from the Apache Software Foundation regarding any further patches or advisories related to Artemis.

Description

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) vulnerability in Apache Artemis, Apache ActiveMQ Artemis exists when an application using the OpenWire protocol attempts to create a non-durable JMS topic subscription on an address that doesn't exist with an authenticated user which has the "createDurableQueue" permission but does not have the "createAddress" permission and address auto-creation is disabled. In this circumstance, a temporary address will be created whereas the attempt to create the non-durable subscription should instead fail since the user is not authorized to create the corresponding address. When the OpenWire connection is closed the address is removed. This issue affects Apache Artemis: from 2.50.0 through 2.52.0; Apache ActiveMQ Artemis: from 2.0.0 through 2.44.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.53.0, which fixes the issue.

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