Overview
Recently, NSFOCUS CERT found that the open source message middleware ActiveMQ developed by the Apache Software Foundation had an XML external entity injection vulnerability. Since the port 61616 was opened by default after the installation of ActiveMQ was started, and the TcpTransport function did not perform necessary checks on the data, an attacker could use this vulnerability by constructing a malicious packet to finally implement remote code execution. Affected users should take protective measures as soon as possible.
Reference link: https://github.com/apache/activemq
Scope of Impact
- ActiveMQ<=5.18.2
Unaffected version
- Apache ActiveMQ>=5.18.3
Mitigation
At present, Apache has officially released a security version to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended that affected users pay attention to the patch updates on the official website in a timely manner: https://github.com/apache/activemq/tags
Statement
This advisory is only used to describe a potential risk. NSFOCUS does not provide any commitment or promise on this advisory. NSFOCUS and the author will not bear any liability for any direct and/or indirect consequences and losses caused by transmitting and/or using this advisory. NSFOCUS reserves all the rights to modify and interpret this advisory. Please include this statement paragraph when reproducing or transferring this advisory. Do not modify this advisory, add/delete any information to/from it, or use this advisory for commercial purposes without permission from NSFOCUS.
About NSFOCUS
NSFOCUS, Inc., a global network and cyber security leader, protects enterprises and carriers from advanced cyber attacks. The company’s Intelligent Hybrid Security strategy utilizes both cloud and on-premises security platforms, built on a foundation of real-time global threat intelligence, to provide multi-layered, unified and dynamic protection against advanced cyber attacks.
NSFOCUS works with Fortune Global 500 companies, including four of the world’s five largest financial institutions, organizations in insurance, retail, healthcare, critical infrastructure industries as well as government agencies. NSFOCUS has technology and channel partners in more than 60 countries, is a member of both the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
A wholly owned subsidiary of NSFOCUS Technologies Group Co., Ltd., the company has operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
