CVE-2020-13947: XSS

Published Feb 8, 2021
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Updated

An instance of a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified to be present in the web based administration console on the message.jsp page of Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.15.12 through 5.16.0.

Other sources

Apache ActiveMQ is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the message.jsp script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using 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.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-parent<5.15.14
5.15.14
maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-parent>=5.16.0<5.16.1
5.16.1
IBM Security Directory Suite VA<=8.0.1-8.0.1.19
Apache ActiveMQ<5.15.14
Apache ActiveMQ>=5.16.0<5.16.1
Oracle Communications Session Report Manager>=8.0.0<=8.2.2
Oracle Communications Session Route Manager>=8.0.0<=8.2.2

Event History

Feb 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 9, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·10:01 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13947?

CVE-2020-13947 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ.

2

How does CVE-2020-13947 work?

CVE-2020-13947 allows remote attackers to execute script in a victim's web browser by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied input by the message.jsp script.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-13947?

Apache ActiveMQ versions up to 5.15.14 and versions 5.16.0 to 5.16.1, Oracle Communications Session Report Manager versions 8.0.0 to 8.2.2, Oracle Communications Session Route Manager versions 8.0.0 to 8.2.2, and IBM Security Directory Suite VA versions up to 8.0.1-8.0.1.19 are affected by CVE-2020-13947.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13947?

CVE-2020-13947 has a severity score of 6.1 (Moderate).

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-13947?

To fix CVE-2020-13947, you should update Apache ActiveMQ to version 5.15.15 or above, Oracle Communications Session Report Manager and Oracle Communications Session Route Manager to versions 8.2.3 or above, and IBM Security Directory Suite VA to a version higher than 8.0.1.19.

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