CVE-2026-41044: Apache activemq Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerable To Code Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mr6m-xj7v-3cv3
CVSS 8.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41044 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) apache activemq vulnerable to code vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache activemq libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache activemq vulnerable to code injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.19.6, 6.2.5.

CVE-2026-41044 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41044
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mr6m-xj7v-3cv3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache activemq
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/A:H).

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 High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-41044

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache activemq 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:apache-activemq fixed: 5.19.6
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>apache-activemq</artifactId>
    <version>5.19.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.activemq:activemq-all fixed: 5.19.6
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-all</artifactId>
    <version>5.19.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.activemq:activemq-broker fixed: 5.19.6
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-broker</artifactId>
    <version>5.19.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq fixed: 6.2.5
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>apache-activemq</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.5</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.activemq:activemq-all fixed: 6.2.5
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-all</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.5</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.activemq:activemq-broker fixed: 6.2.5
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-broker</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.5</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-2026-41044, 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 Apache activemq in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.19.6), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Apache activemq, 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

Improper Input Validation, Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All. An authenticated attacker can use the admin web console page to construct a malicious broker name that bypasses name validation to include an xbean binding that can be later used by a VM transport to load a remote Spring XML application. The attacker can then use the DestinationView mbean to send a message to trigger a VM transport creation that will reference this malicious broker name which can lead to loading the malicious Spring XML context file. Because Spring's ResourceXmlApplicationContext instantiates all singleton beans before the BrokerService validates the configuration, arbitrary code execution occurs on the broker's JVM through bean factory methods such as Runtime.exec(). This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5; Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.2.5 or 5.19.6, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2026-41044 Affected Apache activemq Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.19.66.2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq
Maven
< 5.19.6
5.19.6
org.apache.activemq:activemq-all
Maven
< 5.19.6
5.19.6
org.apache.activemq:activemq-broker
Maven
< 5.19.6
5.19.6
org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.2.5
6.2.5
org.apache.activemq:activemq-all
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.2.5
6.2.5
org.apache.activemq:activemq-broker
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.2.5
6.2.5

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41044?
CVE-2026-41044 is a security vulnerability in Apache activemq involving Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerable to Code Injection under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache activemq versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.19.6, 6.2.5 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq, org.apache.activemq:activemq-all, org.apache.activemq:activemq-broker.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41044?
Upgrading to 5.19.6, 6.2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-activemq affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq is affected in releases prior to 5.19.6, 6.2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 5.19.6, 6.2.5 or later.
Is activemq-all affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:activemq-all is affected in releases prior to 5.19.6, 6.2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 5.19.6, 6.2.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41044?
CVE-2026-41044 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41044?
CVE-2026-41044 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-41044?
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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