CVE-2022-23913: Artemis core client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pr38-qpxm-g88x
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-400 CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23913 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Artemis core client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache activemq artemis uncontrolled resource consumption (dos). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.19.1.

CVE-2022-23913 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23913
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pr38-qpxm-g88x
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Artemis core client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-23913

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Artemis core client 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-core-client fixed: 2.19.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>artemis-core-client</artifactId>
    <version>2.19.1</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-2022-23913, 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 core client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.19.1), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Artemis core client, 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

In Apache ActiveMQ Artemis prior to 2.20.0 or 2.19.1, an attacker could partially disrupt availability (DoS) through uncontrolled resource consumption of memory.

CVE-2022-23913 Affected Artemis core client Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.19.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:artemis-core-client
maven/org.apache.activemq/artemis-core-client
Maven
< 2.19.1
2.19.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23913 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23913
Artemis core client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/github/codeql-java-CVE-coverage/issues/1061
Artemis core client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq-artemis/pull/3862
Artemis core client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq-artemis/pull/3862/commits/1f92368240229b8f5db92a92a72c703faf83e9b7
Artemis core client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq-artemis/pull/3871
Artemis core client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq-artemis/pull/3871/commits/153d2e9a979aead8dff95fbc91d659ecc7d0fb82
Artemis core client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq-artemis
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/artemis... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ARTEMIS-3593
lists.apache.org/thread/fjynj57rd99s... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/fjynj57rd99s814rdn5hzvmx8lz403q2
Artemis core client Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220303-0003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23913?
CVE-2022-23913 is a security vulnerability in Artemis core client involving Apache ActiveMQ Artemis Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (DoS) under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Artemis core client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.19.1 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:artemis-core-client.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23913?
Upgrading to 2.19.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is artemis-core-client affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:artemis-core-client is affected in releases prior to 2.19.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.19.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23913?
CVE-2022-23913 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23913?
CVE-2022-23913 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-23913?
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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