PT-2023-6605 · Apache +3 · Apache Activemq +3

[e-mail] · Published 2023-10-27 · Updated 2025-08-31 · CVE-2023-46604

Positive Technologies · (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:**

Apache ActiveMQ versions prior to 5.15.16, prior to 5.16.7, prior to 5.17.6, and prior to 5.18.3.

**Description:**

Apache ActiveMQ is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to insecure deserialization of data within the OpenWire protocol. Successful exploitation allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server. Public exploits exist, and real-world exploitation has been observed, including instances involving the deployment of malware such as HelloKitty ransomware, Kinsing, and the Tsunami botnet. Attackers have been observed patching the vulnerability post-exploitation to maintain persistence and evade detection.

**Recommendations:**

Upgrade to version 5.15.16 or later.

Upgrade to version 5.16.7 or later.

Upgrade to version 5.17.6 or later.

Upgrade to version 5.18.3 or later.

Exploit

Fix

RCE

Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Related Identifiers

APACHEACTIVEMQ_CVE2023_46604

BDU:2023-07372

BIT-ACTIVEMQ-2023-46604

CVE-2023-46604

DLA-3657-1

DLA-3936-1

DSA-5798-1

GHSA-CRG9-44H2-XW35

USN-6910-1

USN-7268-1

ZDI-24-440

Affected Products

Apache Activemq

Bamboo

Linuxmint

Ubuntu

References · 361

• 🔥 https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/misc/apache_activemq_rce_cve_2023_46604.rb · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/X1r0z/ActiveMQ-RCE · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/SaumyajeetDas/CVE-2023-46604-RCE-Reverse-Shell-Apache-ActiveMQ · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/JaneMandy/ActiveMQ_RCE_Pro_Max · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/sule01u/CVE-2023-46604 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/evkl1d/CVE-2023-46604 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/trganda/ActiveMQ-RCE · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/duck-sec/CVE-2023-46604-ActiveMQ-RCE-pseudoshell · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/Arlenhiack/ActiveMQ-RCE-Exploit · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/justdoit-cai/CVE-2023-46604-Apache-ActiveMQ-RCE-exp · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/h3x3h0g/ActiveMQ-RCE-CVE-2023-46604-Write-up · Exploit
• 🔥 https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175676/Apache-ActiveMQ-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html · Exploit
• https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-13920 · Vendor Advisory
• https://safe-surf.ru/specialists/bulletins-nkcki/703867 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-13920 · Security Note