Apache ActiveMQ Jolokia improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache ActiveMQ and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Jolokia. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-46605. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache ActiveMQ (the affected version is unknown). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Jolokia. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-46605. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/05/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 318667 (Apache ActiveMQ < 5.19.7 / 6.x < 6.2.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (318667). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 318667
Nessus Name: Apache ActiveMQ < 5.19.7 / 6.x < 6.2.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/01/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/05/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46605 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46605
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367616

Entryinfo

Created: 06/01/2026 08:06
Updated: 06/05/2026 01:20
Changes: 06/01/2026 08:06 (51), 06/05/2026 01:20 (2)
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