CVE-2020-11969: Critical severity apache tomee vulnerability

Published Jun 15, 2020
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Updated

If Apache TomEE is configured to use the embedded ActiveMQ broker, and the broker URI includes the useJMX=true parameter, a JMX port is opened on TCP port 1099, which does not include authentication. This affects Apache TomEE 8.0.0-M1 - 8.0.1, Apache TomEE 7.1.0 - 7.1.2, Apache TomEE 7.0.0-M1 - 7.0.7, Apache TomEE 1.0.0 - 1.7.5.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apache TomEE>=1.0.0<=1.7.5
Apache TomEE>=7.0.0<=7.0.7
Apache TomEE>=7.1.0<=7.1.2
Apache TomEE>=8.0.0<=8.0.1
Apache TomEE=7.0.0-m1
Apache TomEE=7.0.0-m2
Apache TomEE=7.0.0-m3
Apache TomEE=8.0.0-m1

Event History

Jun 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Apache TomEE vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Apache TomEE vulnerability is CVE-2020-11969.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11969?

The severity of CVE-2020-11969 is critical.

3

Which versions of Apache TomEE are affected by CVE-2020-11969?

Apache TomEE 8.0.0-M1 - 8.0.1, Apache TomEE 7.1.0 - 7.1.2, Apache TomEE 7.0.0-M1 - 7.0.7 are affected by CVE-2020-11969.

4

How does CVE-2020-11969 impact Apache TomEE?

If Apache TomEE is configured to use the embedded ActiveMQ broker with the broker URI including the useJMX=true parameter, a JMX port is opened on TCP port 1099 without authentication.

5

What is the fix for CVE-2020-11969?

There is currently no fix available for CVE-2020-11969. It is recommended to apply mitigations and monitor for updates from Apache.

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