CVE-2021-26118: Flaw in ActiveMQ Artemis OpenWire support

Published Jan 27, 2021
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Updated

While investigating ARTEMIS-2964 it was found that the creation of advisory messages in the OpenWire protocol head of Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.15.0 bypassed policy based access control for the entire session. Production of advisory messages was not subject to access control in error.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.activemq:artemis-openwire-protocol<2.16.0
2.16.0
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis=2.15.0
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
Apache ARTEMIS=2.15.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.16.0

Event History

Jan 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 16, 2021
Advisory Published
05:39 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26118?

CVE-2021-26118 is a vulnerability that allows the creation of advisory messages in the OpenWire protocol head of Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.15.0 to bypass policy based access control.

2

How does CVE-2021-26118 affect Apache ActiveMQ Artemis?

CVE-2021-26118 affects Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.15.0 by allowing the creation of advisory messages without proper access control.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26118?

CVE-2021-26118 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-26118?

To fix CVE-2021-26118, you should upgrade to Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.16.0 or a later version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26118?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-26118 on the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) website.

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