CVE-2025-27391: Artemis project Apache ActiveMQ Artemis Vulnerable To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pm4j-p7pm-fpvx
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-532
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-27391 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) apache activemq artemis vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Artemis project libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache activemq artemis vulnerable to insertion of sensitive information into log file. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.40.0.

CVE-2025-27391 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-27391
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pm4j-p7pm-fpvx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Artemis project
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-27391

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Artemis project 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:artemis-project fixed: 2.40.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>artemis-project</artifactId>
    <version>2.40.0</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-2025-27391, 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 Artemis project in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.40.0), 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-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In Artemis project, 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

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis. All the values of the broker properties are logged when the org.apache.activemq.artemis.core.config.impl.ConfigurationImpl logger has the debug level enabled. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Artemis: from 1.5.1 before 2.40.0. It can be mitigated by restricting log access to only trusted users. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.40.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2025-27391 Affected Artemis project Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.40.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:artemis-project
maven/org.apache.activemq/artemis-project
Maven
≥ 1.5.1
< 2.40.0
2.40.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-27391 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27391
Artemis project Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq-artemis
lists.apache.org/thread/25p96cvzl1mk... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/25p96cvzl1mkt29lwm2d8knklkoqolps
Artemis project Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/09/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27391?
CVE-2025-27391 is a security vulnerability in Artemis project involving Apache ActiveMQ Artemis Vulnerable to Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Artemis project versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.40.0 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:artemis-project.
What version fixes CVE-2025-27391?
Upgrading to 2.40.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is artemis-project affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:artemis-project is affected in releases prior to 2.40.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.40.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-27391?
CVE-2025-27391 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-27391?
CVE-2025-27391 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-27391?
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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