CVE-2026-41044: Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All: Authenticated user can perform RCE via DestinationView MBean exposed by Jolokia

Published Apr 23, 2026
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Updated

Improper Input Validation, Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All.

An authenticated attacker can use the admin web console page to construct a malicious broker name that bypasses name validation to include an xbean binding that can be later used by a VM transport to load a remote Spring XML application. The attacker can then use the DestinationView mbean to send a message to trigger a VM transport creation that will reference this malicious broker name which can lead to loading the malicious Spring XML context file.

Because Spring's ResourceXmlApplicationContext instantiates all singleton beans before the BrokerService validates the configuration, arbitrary code execution occurs on the broker's JVM through bean factory methods such as Runtime.exec().

This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5; Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.2.5 or 5.19.6, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Apache ActiveMQ<5.19.6, >=6.0.0<6.2.5
Apache ActiveMQ Broker<5.19.6, >=6.0.0<6.2.5
Apache ActiveMQ All<5.19.6, >=6.0.0<6.2.5
Apache ActiveMQ<5.19.6
Apache ActiveMQ>=6.0.0<6.2.5
Apache ActiveMQ Broker<5.19.6
Apache ActiveMQ Broker>=6.0.0<6.2.5
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS and DOORS Web Access<=9.7.2.1 - 9.7.2.11
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS and DOORS Web Access<=9.6.1.1 - 9.6.1.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ / Apache ActiveMQ Broker / Apache ActiveMQ All to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ / Apache ActiveMQ Broker / Apache ActiveMQ All to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.19.6

Event History

Apr 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-41044?

CVE-2026-41044 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-41044?

To fix CVE-2026-41044, upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to a version later than 5.19.6 or 6.2.5.

3

What versions of Apache ActiveMQ are affected by CVE-2026-41044?

Versions of Apache ActiveMQ up to 5.19.6 and from 6.0.0 to 6.2.5 are affected by CVE-2026-41044.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41044?

CVE-2026-41044 is an improper input validation vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

5

Can CVE-2026-41044 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

No, CVE-2026-41044 can only be exploited by authenticated users.

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