CVE-2018-8006
MediumExploitedApache ActiveMQ web console vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting
Published Oct 30, 2018 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-8006, GHSA-hvwm-2624-rp9x, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-8006
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-8006 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting Activemq (Apache), rootio-activemq, org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console (maven).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 10, 2018. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Activemq 5.15.6-1, Activemq <=5.15.5, org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console 5.15.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
An instance of a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified to be present in the web based administration console on the queue.jsp page of Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.0.0 to 5.15.5. The root cause of this issue is improper data filtering of the QueueFilter parameter.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 5, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 10, 2018 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ActivemqApache | >= 5.0.0 to 5.15.5 | 5.15.5 |
| rootio-activemqrootio | See advisory | 5.15.6-1 |
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-consolemaven | >= 5.0.0 | 5.15.6 |
Patched Releases
Activemq
5.15.6-1, <=5.15.5
org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console
5.15.6
rootio-activemq
5.15.6-1
Timeline
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 10, 2018
Publicly disclosed
Oct 30, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 5, 2023
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttp://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2018-8006-announcement.txt
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8006
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-8006
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-8006
FAQ
Common Questions.
An instance of a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified to be present in the web based administration console on the queue.jsp page of Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.0.0 to 5.15.5.
Affected: Activemq (Apache) versions >= 5.0.0 to 5.15.5; rootio-activemq; org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console (maven) versions >= 5.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 10, 2018.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Activemq 5.15.6-1, Activemq <=5.15.5, org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console 5.15.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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