CVE-2016-3088

Apache ActiveMQ Improper Input Validation

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 98.5%

Published1 Jun 2016
Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2022
Remediation due10 Aug 2022

Description

The Fileserver web application in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.14.0 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via an HTTP PUT followed by an HTTP MOVE request.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Activemq≥ 5.0.0 < 5.14.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Activemq≥ 5.14.0

Patch & vendor advisories

References

http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2016-3088-announcement.txtVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2036.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3EMailing ListPatch
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f956ea38e4da2e2c1e7131e6f91e41754852f5a4861d1a14ca5ca78a%40%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3EIssue TrackingMailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3EMailing ListVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3088US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42283/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035951Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-356Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-357Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-3088 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-3088 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2022.

How severe is CVE-2016-3088?

CVE-2016-3088 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 98.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3088?

Affected products include Apache Activemq.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3088?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Activemq 5.14.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.