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CVE-2016-6810: In Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.14.2, an instance of a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified to...

In Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.14.2, an instance of a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified to be present in the web based administration console. The root cause of this issue is improper user data output validation.

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Plain-English summary

Apache ActiveMQ 5.x had a cross-site scripting flaw in its web administration console before version 5.14.2. An attacker who can influence data displayed in that console could potentially run browser-side script in an administrator's session. The public bundle does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a focused upgrade and exposure-reduction task, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize internet-reachable or broadly accessible ActiveMQ consoles first, especially where administrators regularly use the web console.

Technical view

CVE-2016-6810 affects Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 through 5.14.1. The issue is improper user-data output validation in the web-based administration console, resulting in cross-site scripting. The provided sources do not include CVSS, CWE, detailed attack prerequisites, or exploit-in-the-wild evidence.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 to 5.14.1 is deployed and the web administration console is enabled or reachable. Risk is higher if the console is exposed beyond tightly controlled administrator networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle identifies the vulnerability class and affected versions but provides no KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It also does not include exploit mechanics, so validation should focus on version, console exposure, and vendor advisory alignment.

Researcher notes

The available record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, payload detail, or confirmed exploitation appears in the provided bundle. The strongest source-grounded conclusions are affected range, vulnerability type, location in the web console, and remediation by moving beyond versions before 5.14.2.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade affected Apache ActiveMQ 5.x deployments to 5.14.2 or later.
  • Review Apache advisory guidance before applying production remediation.
  • Restrict web administration console access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Disable the web console where it is not operationally required.
  • Require strong authentication for any reachable administration console.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apache ActiveMQ versions across production and non-production environments.
  • Confirm whether any deployment runs versions 5.0.0 through 5.14.1.
  • Verify the web administration console is disabled or access-restricted.
  • Check whether internet-facing assets expose the ActiveMQ admin console.
  • Review administrative web logs for unusual console activity.
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Apache Software FoundationApache ActiveMQ5.0.0 to 5.14.1Listed
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