CVE-2013-3060: Activemq client Improper Authentication Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p358-58jj-hp65
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-3060 is a MODERATE improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Activemq client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper authentication in apache activemq. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.8.0.

CVE-2013-3060 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-3060
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p358-58jj-hp65
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Activemq client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-3060

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Activemq 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:activemq-client fixed: 5.8.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-client</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-2013-3060, 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 client 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Activemq 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

The web console in Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via HTTP requests.

CVE-2013-3060 Affected Activemq client Versions

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

References

NVD — CVE-2013-3060 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3060
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/22bc55b9487df98a3c3cb04f99f4618fcba364fe
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/437ea2f6e58d18837ae0e68dcd2fdadc1fff3723
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/ced33d2551a040813cb40bd6d36fdd322034fa73
fisheye6.atlassian.com/changelog/activemq WEB
https://fisheye6.atlassian.com/changelog/activemq?cs=1404998
Activemq client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/amq-412... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4124
issues.apache.org/jira/secure/release... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12311210&version=12323282
activemq.2283324.n4.nabble.com/discuss-activemq-ou... WEB
http://activemq.2283324.n4.nabble.com/DISCUSS-ActiveMQ-out-of-the-box-Should-not-include-the-demos-tc4658044.html
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
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-12... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1221.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3060?
CVE-2013-3060 is a security vulnerability in Activemq client involving Improper Authentication in Apache ActiveMQ under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Activemq client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.8.0 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-client.
What version fixes CVE-2013-3060?
Upgrading to 5.8.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is activemq-client affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:activemq-client is affected in releases prior to 5.8.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.8.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-3060?
CVE-2013-3060 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-3060?
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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