Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-1830?

Affected: Activemq (Apache) versions 5.0.0, 5.1.0, 5.10.0, 5.10.1, 5.10.2, 5.11.0, 5.11.1, 5.2.0; org.apache.activemq:activemq-client (maven) versions >= 5.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-1830 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-1830 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-1830?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-1830?

Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.activemq:activemq-client 5.11.2, Activemq 0.

How urgently should CVE-2015-1830 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2015-1830

MediumPublic exploit

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Apache ActiveMQ

Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Dec 7, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-3v63-f83x-37x4

Key Facts

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CVE-2015-1830 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Activemq (Apache), org.apache.activemq:activemq-client (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.activemq:activemq-client 5.11.2, Activemq 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

84%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the fileserver upload/download functionality for blob messages in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.11.2 for Windows allows remote attackers to create JSP files in arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.

Affected Products

27 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ActivemqApache	5.0.0, 5.1.0, 5.10.0, 5.10.1, 5.10.2, 5.11.0, 5.11.1, 5.2.0	0
org.apache.activemq:activemq-clientmaven	>= 5.0.0	5.11.2

Patched Releases

org.apache.activemq:activemq-client

5.11.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Dec 7, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1830
advisoryhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-407/
exploitMSF apache_activemq_traversal_upload.rb
exploitExploitDB-40857

12 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the fileserver upload/download functionality for blob messages in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.11.2 for Windows allows remote attackers to create JSP files in arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Activemq (Apache) versions 5.0.0, 5.1.0, 5.10.0, 5.10.1, 5.10.2, 5.11.0, 5.11.1, 5.2.0; org.apache.activemq:activemq-client (maven) versions >= 5.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.activemq:activemq-client 5.11.2, Activemq 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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