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6.1

Apache ActiveMQ Artemis: Malicious MQTT Packets Can Inject XSS in Admin Console

CVE-2020-13932 · published 6 years ago
Summary

Apache ActiveMQ Artemis versions 2.5.0 to 2.13.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious MQTT packet with an XSS payload in the client ID or topic name, which can inject malicious code into the admin console. This could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive information or take control of the system.

What to do
  • Update apache org.apache.activemq:apache-artemis to version 2.14.0.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
maven apache org.apache.activemq:apache-artemis >= 2.5.0, < 2.14.0
Fix: upgrade to 2.14.0
– apache activemq_artemis >= 2.5.0, <= 2.13.0
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq_artemis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
– apache artemis >= 2.5.0, <= 2.13.0
cpe:2.3:a:apache:artemis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis
In Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.5.0 to 2.13.0, a specially crafted MQTT packet which has an XSS payload as client-id or topic name can exploit this vulnerability. The XSS payload is being injected into the admin console's browser. The XSS payload is triggered in the diagram plugin; queue node and the info section.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published20 Jul 2020
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-3h2h-xqr2-2jp7 · GHSA
CVE-2020-13932 · NVD
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