RCE Bug Lurked in Apache ActiveMQ Classic for 13 Years
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in Apache ActiveMQ Classic that remained undetected for 13 years. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires authentication; however, a separate flaw allows unauthenticated access to the Jolokia API, potentially enabling attackers to bypass this requirement. No patch or official remediation information is provided at this time. The severity is assessed as medium based on the available information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Classic enables remote code execution but requires authentication to exploit. An additional flaw exposes the Jolokia API without authentication, which could be leveraged to bypass the authentication requirement and exploit the RCE vulnerability. There is no information about affected versions or available patches. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The requirement for authentication limits the ease of exploitation; however, the unauthenticated exposure of the Jolokia API may reduce this barrier. No evidence of active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Jolokia API and ensure that authentication mechanisms are properly enforced to mitigate potential exploitation.
RCE Bug Lurked in Apache ActiveMQ Classic for 13 Years
Description
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in Apache ActiveMQ Classic that remained undetected for 13 years. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires authentication; however, a separate flaw allows unauthenticated access to the Jolokia API, potentially enabling attackers to bypass this requirement. No patch or official remediation information is provided at this time. The severity is assessed as medium based on the available information.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Classic enables remote code execution but requires authentication to exploit. An additional flaw exposes the Jolokia API without authentication, which could be leveraged to bypass the authentication requirement and exploit the RCE vulnerability. There is no information about affected versions or available patches. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The requirement for authentication limits the ease of exploitation; however, the unauthenticated exposure of the Jolokia API may reduce this barrier. No evidence of active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Jolokia API and ensure that authentication mechanisms are properly enforced to mitigate potential exploitation.
Threat ID: 69d667c41cc7ad14da7efa7d
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 2:35:48 PM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 2:35:58 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 8:17:09 AM
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