CVE-2012-6092: Activemq core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rp9p-863f-9c4h
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-6092 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Activemq core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in apache activemq. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.8.0.

CVE-2012-6092 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-6092
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rp9p-863f-9c4h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Activemq core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-6092

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Activemq core 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-core fixed: 5.8.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-core</artifactId>
    <version>5.8.0</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-2012-6092, 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 core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.8.0), 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-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 core, 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web demos in Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the refresh parameter to PortfolioPublishServlet.java (aka demo/portfolioPublish or Market Data Publisher), or vectors involving (2) debug logs or (3) subscribe messages in webapp/websocket/chat.js. NOTE: AMQ-4124 is covered by CVE-2012-6551.

CVE-2012-6092 Affected Activemq core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.8.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:activemq-core
maven/org.apache.activemq/activemq-core
Maven
< 5.8.0
5.8.0

References

NVD — CVE-2012-6092 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6092
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/51eb87a84be88d28383ea48f6e341ffe1203c5ba
fisheye6.atlassian.com/changelog/activemq WEB
https://fisheye6.atlassian.com/changelog/activemq?cs=1399577
Activemq core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/amq-411... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4115
issues.apache.org/jira/secure/release... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12311210&version=12323282
activemq.apache.org/activemq-580-releas... WEB
http://activemq.apache.org/activemq-580-release.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1029.html
Activemq core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6092?
CVE-2012-6092 is a security vulnerability in Activemq core involving Cross-site Scripting in Apache ActiveMQ under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Activemq core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.8.0 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-core.
What version fixes CVE-2012-6092?
Upgrading to 5.8.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is activemq-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:activemq-core is affected in releases prior to 5.8.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.8.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-6092?
CVE-2012-6092 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-2012-6092?
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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