CVE-2023-46604 — Vulnerability in...
Apache ActiveMQ is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
What Should I Do?
Patch Immediately
This vulnerability is confirmed under active exploitation (CISA KEV). Patch within 24-48 hours if possible.
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published October 27, 2023 (1081 days ago).
- Last revised November 4, 2025 — 738 days after initial publication.
- Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog 5 days after publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.15.16 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.17.6 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.15.16 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-client -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.18.3 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-client -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.16.7 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-client -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.16.7 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.17.6 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-client -->
<!-- Update pom.xml dependency version to 5.18.3 for org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy -->
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (8)
Affects 1 ecosystem: maven (2).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | maven | 5.10.0, 5.10.1, 5.10.2, 5.11.0 (+39 more) | 5.15.16 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | maven | 5.17.0, 5.17.1, 5.17.2, 5.17.3 (+2 more) | 5.17.6 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | maven | 5.10.0, 5.10.1, 5.10.2, 5.11.0 (+39 more) | 5.15.16 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | maven | 5.18.0, 5.18.1, 5.18.2 | 5.18.3 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | maven | 5.16.0, 5.16.1, 5.16.2, 5.16.3 (+3 more) | 5.16.7 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | maven | 5.16.0, 5.16.1, 5.16.2, 5.16.3 (+3 more) | 5.16.7 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | maven | 5.17.0, 5.17.1, 5.17.2, 5.17.3 (+2 more) | 5.17.6 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | maven | 5.18.0, 5.18.1, 5.18.2 | 5.18.3 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted DataMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 10.0 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H/E:H
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46604ADVISORY
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/pull/1098WEB
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/22442b2385b1000312aec3d19e510131d595a5fcWEB
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/80089f9f476afab7d976f5fc37c5ab4aa0c2139dWEB
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/958330df26cf3d5cdb63905dc2c6882e98781d8fWEB
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/9905e2a5bf9862a049f94ce0a2465b0c7ad52436WEB
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/d0ccdd31544ada83185554c87c7aa141064020f0WEB
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/27/5WEB
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-46604WEB
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231110-0010WEB
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175676/Apache-ActiveMQ-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlWEB
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00027.htmlWEB
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00013.htmlWEB
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-9370WEB
- https://github.com/apache/activemqPACKAGE
- https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604-announcement.txtWEB
- https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604WEB
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/18WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2023-46604?
- Apache ActiveMQ is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 10.0/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2023-46604?
- CVE-2023-46604 affects org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy and org.apache.activemq:activemq-client. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it is being actively exploited in the wild. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2023-46604 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.
Added to KEV catalog: November 2, 2023
Remediation deadline: November 23, 2023
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