CVE-2018-8006
Apache ActiveMQ web console vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting
Record summary
CVE-2018-8006 has a selected CVSS score of 6.1 (medium); EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
An instance of a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified to be present in the web based administration console on the queue.jsp page of Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.0.0 to 5.15.5. The root cause of this issue is improper data filtering of the QueueFilter parameter.
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Dec 5, 2023 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
Affected products and versions
3| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
ActiveMQBrowse Apache / ActiveMQ | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
Apache ActiveMQBrowse Apache Software Foundation / Apache ActiveMQ | CVE List | 5.0.0 to 5.15.5 | affected |
org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-consoleBrowse Maven / org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console | GitHub Advisory | 5.0.0 to < 5.15.6 · Fixed in 5.15.6 | affected |
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryMEDIUMApache ActiveMQ <=5.15.5 - Cross-Site ScriptingCVSS 6.1
Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.0.0 to 5.15.5 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting via the web based administration console on the queue.jsp page. The root cause of this issue is improper data filtering of the QueueFilter parameter.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or theft of sensitive information.
Remediation
Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to a version higher than 5.15.5 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
Source: ProjectDiscovery