CVE-2016-6810: XSS
First published: Wed Jan 10 2018(Updated: )
Apache ActiveMQ is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Security Directory Suite VA | <=8.0.1-8.0.1.19 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.0.0<5.14.2 | |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | >=5.0.0<=5.14.1 | 5.14.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/119699
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001693 (Advisory)
- http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2016-6810-announcement.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94882
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037475
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/924a3a27fad192d711436421e02977ff90d9fc0f298e1efe6757cfbc@%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6810
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/77b827f
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/c1157fe1f007ee2344a7f0badefa0794c98817cd
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/e16ed24
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-6468
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5jg4-p78r-p5j3 (Advisory)
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/924a3a27fad192d711436421e02977ff90d9fc0f298e1efe6757cfbc%40%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2016-6810.
What is the severity level of CVE-2016-6810?
The severity level of CVE-2016-6810 is medium (6.1).
What is the affected software for CVE-2016-6810?
The affected software for CVE-2016-6810 is Apache ActiveMQ version 5.x before 5.14.2 and IBM Security Directory Suite VA version 8.0.1-8.0.1.19.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2016-6810?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-6810 by sending a specially-crafted URL to a victim, which when clicked, executes malicious script in the victim's web browser.
Are there any references available for CVE-2016-6810 vulnerability?
Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information about CVE-2016-6810: 1. http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2016-6810-announcement.txt 2. http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94882 3. http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037475
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