CVE-2026-49362: CWE-306 Missing authentication for critical function in Apache Software Foundation Apache Artemis
An unauthenticated remote attacker can create arbitrary durable queues via the CORE protocol, leading to unauthorized broker state manipulation and potential denial of service. This issue affects Apache Artemis: from 2.50.0 through 2.56.0; Apache ActiveMQ Artemis: from 1.0.0 through 2.44.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.57.0, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-306) in Apache Artemis and Apache ActiveMQ Artemis involves missing authentication for a critical function accessible via the CORE protocol. An unauthenticated attacker can create arbitrary durable queues, which may result in unauthorized broker state changes and denial of service conditions. The affected versions are Apache Artemis 2.50.0 through 2.56.0 and Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 1.0.0 through 2.44.0. The vendor recommends upgrading to version 2.57.0 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can manipulate the broker state by creating arbitrary durable queues, potentially disrupting service availability through denial of service. This compromises the integrity and availability of the messaging broker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Artemis version 2.57.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is specified. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade.
CVE-2026-49362: CWE-306 Missing authentication for critical function in Apache Software Foundation Apache Artemis
Description
An unauthenticated remote attacker can create arbitrary durable queues via the CORE protocol, leading to unauthorized broker state manipulation and potential denial of service. This issue affects Apache Artemis: from 2.50.0 through 2.56.0; Apache ActiveMQ Artemis: from 1.0.0 through 2.44.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.57.0, which fixes the issue.
Affected software
pkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.artemis:artemis-serverpkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.activemq:artemis-serverRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-306) in Apache Artemis and Apache ActiveMQ Artemis involves missing authentication for a critical function accessible via the CORE protocol. An unauthenticated attacker can create arbitrary durable queues, which may result in unauthorized broker state changes and denial of service conditions. The affected versions are Apache Artemis 2.50.0 through 2.56.0 and Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 1.0.0 through 2.44.0. The vendor recommends upgrading to version 2.57.0 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can manipulate the broker state by creating arbitrary durable queues, potentially disrupting service availability through denial of service. This compromises the integrity and availability of the messaging broker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Artemis version 2.57.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is specified. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-29T16:31:29.814Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa23b1eacd9273b499540f0
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 05:07:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 05:23:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 05:46:16 UTC
Views: 6
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