CVE-2018-8006: Activemq web console Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hvwm-2624-rp9x
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-8006 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Activemq web console libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache activemq web console vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.15.6.

CVE-2018-8006 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-8006
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hvwm-2624-rp9x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Activemq web console
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-8006

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Activemq web console dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console fixed: 5.15.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-web-console</artifactId>
    <version>5.15.6</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-8006, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Activemq web console in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.15.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Activemq web console, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2018-8006 Affected Activemq web console Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.15.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console
maven/org.apache.activemq/activemq-web-console
Maven
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.15.6
5.15.6

References

NVD — CVE-2018-8006 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8006
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/2373aa1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/d8c80a98212ee5d73a281483a2f8b3f517465f62
Activemq web console Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/amq-695... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-6954
lists.apache.org/thread.html/03f91b1... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/03f91b1fb85686a848cee6b90112cf6059bd1b21b23bacaa11a962e1@%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/2b5c003... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2b5c0039197a4949f29e1e2c9441ab38d242946b966f61c110808bcc@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/3f1e41b... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3f1e41bc9153936e065ca3094bd89ff8167ad2d39ac0b410f24382d2@%3Cgitbox.activemq.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/c0ec53b... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c0ec53b72b3240b187afb1cf67e4309a9e5f607282010aa196734814@%3Cgitbox.activemq.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/fcbe6ad... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/fcbe6ad00f1de142148c20d813fae3765dc4274955e3e2f3ca19ff7b@%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r946488... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r946488fb942fd35c6a6e0359f52504a558ed438574a8f14d36d7dcd7@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb698ed... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb698ed085f79e56146ca24ab359c9ef95846618675ea1ef402e04a6d@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
Activemq web console Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200227115717/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105156
Activemq web console Security Information SECURITY
http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2018-8006-announcement.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8006?
CVE-2018-8006 is a security vulnerability in Activemq web console involving Apache ActiveMQ web console vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Activemq web console versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.15.6 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console.
What version fixes CVE-2018-8006?
Upgrading to 5.15.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is activemq-web-console affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console is affected in releases prior to 5.15.6. Upgrade your dependency to 5.15.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8006?
CVE-2018-8006 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-8006?
CVE-2018-8006 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-8006?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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