CVE-2026-74761: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache ActiveMQ Broker
CVE-2026-74761 is an improper input validation vulnerability in the TopicRegion component of Apache ActiveMQ Broker. It allows an authenticated client to spoof the clientId when removing a durable topic subscription. This affects Apache ActiveMQ Broker versions before 5.19.11 and versions from 6.0.0 before 6.3.2. Users are advised to upgrade to versions 5.19.11 or 6.3.2 where the issue is fixed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the TopicRegion of Apache ActiveMQ Broker and related distributions. An authenticated client can exploit this flaw to spoof the clientId during the removal of a durable topic subscription, potentially interfering with subscription management. The issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Broker and Apache ActiveMQ All on all platforms in versions prior to 5.19.11 and from 6.0.0 up to but not including 6.3.2. The vendor recommends upgrading to 5.19.11 or 6.3.2 to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An authenticated client can spoof clientId values when removing durable topic subscriptions, which may lead to unauthorized manipulation of topic subscriptions. The exact impact beyond spoofing clientId is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache ActiveMQ Broker and Apache ActiveMQ All to versions 5.19.11 or 6.3.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending these versions. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-74761: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache ActiveMQ Broker
Description
CVE-2026-74761 is an improper input validation vulnerability in the TopicRegion component of Apache ActiveMQ Broker. It allows an authenticated client to spoof the clientId when removing a durable topic subscription. This affects Apache ActiveMQ Broker versions before 5.19.11 and versions from 6.0.0 before 6.3.2. Users are advised to upgrade to versions 5.19.11 or 6.3.2 where the issue is fixed.
Affected software
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.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the TopicRegion of Apache ActiveMQ Broker and related distributions. An authenticated client can exploit this flaw to spoof the clientId during the removal of a durable topic subscription, potentially interfering with subscription management. The issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Broker and Apache ActiveMQ All on all platforms in versions prior to 5.19.11 and from 6.0.0 up to but not including 6.3.2. The vendor recommends upgrading to 5.19.11 or 6.3.2 to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An authenticated client can spoof clientId values when removing durable topic subscriptions, which may lead to unauthorized manipulation of topic subscriptions. The exact impact beyond spoofing clientId is not detailed in the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache ActiveMQ Broker and Apache ActiveMQ All to versions 5.19.11 or 6.3.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending these versions. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-15T13:53:34.221Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa14183acd9273b493bbc00
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 11:22:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 11:38:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 11:38:08 UTC
Views: 4
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