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CVE-2017-15709: When using the OpenWire protocol in ActiveMQ versions 5.14.0 to 5.15.2 it was found that certain system det...

When using the OpenWire protocol in ActiveMQ versions 5.14.0 to 5.15.2 it was found that certain system details (such as the OS and kernel version) are exposed as plain text.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-15709 is an information disclosure issue in Apache ActiveMQ. When OpenWire is used, affected brokers can expose host details such as operating system and kernel version in plain text. This is not described as direct takeover, but it can help attackers profile systems and choose follow-on attacks.

Executive priority

Treat this as a lower-urgency exposure reduction item unless affected brokers are externally reachable or in sensitive environments. Prioritize inventory, vendor-supported updates, and network access control rather than emergency response.

Technical view

Apache ActiveMQ 5.14.0 through 5.15.2 expose certain system details over the OpenWire protocol as plain text. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, exploit prerequisites, or a named fixed upstream version.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to environments running Apache ActiveMQ 5.14.0 to 5.15.2 with OpenWire enabled, especially where broker access is reachable by untrusted networks or clients.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, or public exploit evidence. The practical risk is reconnaissance: disclosed OS and kernel details can support targeting, patch-gap analysis, and chained attacks.

Researcher notes

Evidence is incomplete. The bundle identifies affected versions and data exposure type, but not CVSS, CWE, fixed version, exploitability conditions, authentication requirements, or exploitation in the wild. Avoid asserting impact beyond information disclosure.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory ActiveMQ brokers and identify versions 5.14.0 through 5.15.2.
  • Check Apache ActiveMQ security advisories for supported fixed versions or upgrade guidance.
  • Apply vendor or distribution updates where available, including relevant Debian security packages.
  • Restrict OpenWire access to trusted clients and internal networks only.
  • Review broker network paths for unintended internet or partner exposure.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether each broker uses the OpenWire protocol.
  • Verify the installed ActiveMQ version on all broker nodes.
  • Check whether OpenWire endpoints are reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review vendor advisory status and package update history.
  • Document any compensating network controls around broker access.
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Confidence
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Sources
5

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CVSS
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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Apache Software FoundationApache ActiveMQApache ActiveMQ 5.14.0 to 5.15.2Listed
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