CVE-2015-6524: The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache Ac...

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CVE-2015-6524 affects Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 when JAAS LDAPLoginModule is used. Usernames could include wildcard operators, creating a path for remote credential brute forcing. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 uses JAAS LDAPLoginModule for authentication. The bundle does not identify other affected products or configurations. Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or business-critical ActiveMQ brokers using LDAP authentication. Without CVSS or exploitation evidence, urgency depends on exposure, credential value, and monitoring findings. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to 5.10.1 or later where applicable.; Use vendor-fixed Fedora packages if ActiveMQ was installed from affected Fedora repositories.; Review Apache ActiveMQ security advisory guidance for deployment-specific remediation..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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