CVE-2020-10727
First published: Thu Apr 23 2020(Updated: )
A flaw was found in ActiveMQ Artemis management API from version 2.7.0 up until 2.12.0, where a user inadvertently stores passwords in plaintext in the Artemis shadow file (etc/artemis-users.properties file) when executing the `resetUsers` operation. A local attacker can use this flaw to read the contents of the Artemis shadow file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ActiveMQ Artemis | <2.12.0 | 2.12.0 |
| Apache ActiveMQ Artemis | >=2.7.0<=2.12.0 | |
| NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation |
Remedy
When resetting a user an alternative is to use the broker instance CLI `/bin/artemis user reset` which is not affected by the flaw
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1827200
- https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQBR-3435
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0001/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2751
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-10727
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3133
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-10727 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10727 https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQBR-3435
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10727?
CVE-2020-10727 is a vulnerability found in ActiveMQ Artemis management API versions 2.7.0 up until 2.12.0.
How severe is CVE-2020-10727?
CVE-2020-10727 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2020-10727 work?
CVE-2020-10727 allows a local attacker to read the plaintext passwords stored in the Artemis shadow file.
Which software packages are affected by CVE-2020-10727?
ActiveMQ Artemis versions 2.7.0 up until 2.12.0 are affected by CVE-2020-10727.
How can I fix CVE-2020-10727?
To fix CVE-2020-10727, you should upgrade to ActiveMQ Artemis version 2.12.0 or later.
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