CVE-2026-61487: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache ActiveMQ Broker
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ. An authenticated low-privilege user can bypass a per-destination write ACL by sending to an ActiveMQ temporary composite destination whose physical name is a comma-separated composite of real queues. This allows publishing messages to any of the destinations in the list without proper write ACL permissions because the authorization check is bypassed due to the composite destination being marked as temporary. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.9, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.8; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.9, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.8; Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.9, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.8. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.19.9, 6.2.8 or 6.3.0, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Broker arises because temporary composite destinations are marked in a way that bypasses the usual per-destination write ACL checks. An authenticated user with low privileges can exploit this by sending messages to a temporary composite destination whose physical name is a comma-separated list of real queues. This allows unauthorized message publishing to any queue in the composite list, circumventing intended authorization restrictions. The affected versions include all versions before 5.19.9 and from 6.0.0 up to but not including 6.2.8. The issue is fixed in versions 5.19.9, 6.2.8, and 6.3.0.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with low privileges can bypass write access controls on specific message destinations, allowing unauthorized message publishing. This could lead to unauthorized data injection or message manipulation within the messaging system. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but has a high impact on integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache ActiveMQ Broker to version 5.19.9, 6.2.8, or 6.3.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending these fixed versions.
CVE-2026-61487: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache ActiveMQ Broker
Description
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ. An authenticated low-privilege user can bypass a per-destination write ACL by sending to an ActiveMQ temporary composite destination whose physical name is a comma-separated composite of real queues. This allows publishing messages to any of the destinations in the list without proper write ACL permissions because the authorization check is bypassed due to the composite destination being marked as temporary. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.9, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.8; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.9, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.8; Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.9, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.8. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.19.9, 6.2.8 or 6.3.0, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache ActiveMQ Broker
Apache Software Foundation
Apache ActiveMQ All
Apache Software Foundation
Apache ActiveMQ
pkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.activemq:activemq-brokerpkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.activemq:activemq-allpkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.activemq:apache-activemqRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Broker arises because temporary composite destinations are marked in a way that bypasses the usual per-destination write ACL checks. An authenticated user with low privileges can exploit this by sending messages to a temporary composite destination whose physical name is a comma-separated list of real queues. This allows unauthorized message publishing to any queue in the composite list, circumventing intended authorization restrictions. The affected versions include all versions before 5.19.9 and from 6.0.0 up to but not including 6.2.8. The issue is fixed in versions 5.19.9, 6.2.8, and 6.3.0.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with low privileges can bypass write access controls on specific message destinations, allowing unauthorized message publishing. This could lead to unauthorized data injection or message manipulation within the messaging system. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but has a high impact on integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache ActiveMQ Broker to version 5.19.9, 6.2.8, or 6.3.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending these fixed versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-10T12:48:59.563Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a68b4299c2644c7f8b54149
Added to database: 07/28/2026, 13:52:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 23:55:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:01:21 UTC
Views: 86
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