CVE-2015-1830: Path Traversal

Published Aug 19, 2015
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Updated

Apache ActiveMQ could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system, caused by an error in the fileserver upload/download functionality. By placing a jsp file in the admin console, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary shell commands on the system.

Other sources

Directory traversal vulnerability in the fileserver upload/download functionality for blob messages in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.11.2 for Windows allows remote attackers to create JSP files in arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client>=5.0.0<=5.11.1
5.11.2
IBM Security Directory Suite VA<=8.0.1-8.0.1.19
All of the following
Any of the following
Apache ActiveMQ=5.0.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.1.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.2.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.3.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.3.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.3.2
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.2
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.3
Apache ActiveMQ=5.5.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.5.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.6.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.7.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.8.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.9.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.9.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.10.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.10.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.10.2
Apache ActiveMQ=5.11.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.11.1
Microsoft Windows
Apache ActiveMQ=5.0.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.1.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.2.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.3.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.3.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.3.2
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.2
Apache ActiveMQ=5.4.3
Apache ActiveMQ=5.5.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.5.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.6.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.7.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.8.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.9.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.9.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.10.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.10.1
Apache ActiveMQ=5.10.2
Apache ActiveMQ=5.11.0
Apache ActiveMQ=5.11.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 19, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
01:14 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-1830?

CVE-2015-1830 is a directory traversal vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the system.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2015-1830?

CVE-2015-1830 has a severity level of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which versions of Apache ActiveMQ are affected by CVE-2015-1830?

Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.0.0 to 5.11.1 are affected by CVE-2015-1830.

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-1830?

To fix CVE-2015-1830, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Apache ActiveMQ.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-1830?

More information about CVE-2015-1830 can be found on the Apache ActiveMQ website and security advisory pages.

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