CVE-2016-3088: Apache ActiveMQ Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 2016
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Updated

Apache ActiveMQ could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error in the Fileserver web application. By sending a specially crafted HTTP PUT request and an HTTP MOVE request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create an arbitrary file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Other sources

The Fileserver web application in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.14.0 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via an HTTP PUT followed by an HTTP MOVE request.

The Fileserver web application in Apache ActiveMQ allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via an HTTP PUT followed by an HTTP MOVE request

CISA

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client>=5.0.0<5.14.0
5.14.0
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ<=5.13.3
IBM Security Directory Suite VA<=8.0.1-8.0.1.19
Apache ActiveMQ>=5.0.0<5.14.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.14.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.14.0
  3. Configuration

    Disable or undeploy the Fileserver web application to prevent HTTP PUT/MOVE file upload and execution if the Fileserver is not required.

    Apache ActiveMQ (Fileserver web application) fileserver_enabled = false
  4. Compensating control

    Block or restrict HTTP PUT and HTTP MOVE methods to the ActiveMQ Fileserver (for example via a web application firewall, reverse proxy, or network ACL) to prevent remote upload/execution until a fixed version is applied.

Event History

Jun 1, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 10, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:14 AM
Apr 8, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:26 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:27 PM
Apr 17, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:30 AM
Apr 21, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:17 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-3088?

CVE-2016-3088 is a vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

How does CVE-2016-3088 work?

CVE-2016-3088 is caused by an error in the Fileserver web application of Apache ActiveMQ. By sending a specially crafted HTTP PUT request and an HTTP MOVE request, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to create an arbitrary file and execute arbitrary code.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3088?

CVE-2016-3088 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, which is considered critical.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2016-3088?

Apache ActiveMQ versions up to and including 5.13.3 are affected by CVE-2016-3088. IBM Security Directory Suite VA versions up to and including 8.0.1.19 are also affected.

5

How can CVE-2016-3088 be mitigated?

To mitigate CVE-2016-3088, users should upgrade to a fixed version of Apache ActiveMQ or IBM Security Directory Suite VA.

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