Apache ActiveMQ Artemis Routing-Type Vulnerability in Queue Permissions

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Artemis allows users with queue creation permissions to modify the routing-type of addresses without having the necessary address creation permission. This issue, present in versions 2.0.0 through 2.39.0, could be exploited by users with send permission and automatic queue creation, enabling them to send messages with unsupported routing-types that should have been rejected.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to messages being sent with routing-types not authorized for the user's address, bypassing intended permission controls.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to Apache ActiveMQ Artemis version 2.40.0, which addresses this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
5.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
5.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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