CVE-2024-32114: Apache ActiveMQ: Jolokia and REST API were not secured with default configuration

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

In Apache ActiveMQ 6.x, the default configuration doesn't secure the API web context (where the Jolokia JMX REST API and the Message REST API are located). It means that anyone can use these layers without any required authentication. Potentially, anyone can interact with the broker (using Jolokia JMX REST API) and/or produce/consume messages or purge/delete destinations (using the Message REST API).

To mitigate, users can update the default conf/jetty.xml configuration file to add authentication requirement: <bean id="securityConstraintMapping" class="org.eclipse.jetty.security.ConstraintMapping">   <property name="constraint" ref="securityConstraint" />   <property name="pathSpec" value="/" /> </bean>

Or we encourage users to upgrade to Apache ActiveMQ 6.1.2 where the default configuration has been updated with authentication by default.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq>=6.0.0<6.1.2
6.1.2
Apache ActiveMQ>=6.0.0<6.1.2

Event History

May 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM
Apr 8, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:26 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:27 PM
Apr 17, 2026
News Published
via The Register·05:09 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:12 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32114?

CVE-2024-32114 has a high severity due to the lack of authentication for the Jolokia JMX REST API and Message REST API.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32114?

To fix CVE-2024-32114, configure security settings to require authentication for the API endpoints in Apache ActiveMQ.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-32114?

CVE-2024-32114 affects Apache ActiveMQ versions from 6.0.0 to 6.1.2.

4

What type of attack can be conducted due to CVE-2024-32114?

CVE-2024-32114 allows unauthorized users to interact with the message broker and potentially compromise broker integrity.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-32114?

Yes, a patch addressing CVE-2024-32114 is expected in forthcoming updates of Apache ActiveMQ.

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