Description
It was found that the Apache ActiveMQ client before 5.14.5 exposed a remote shutdown command in the ActiveMQConnection class. An attacker logged into a compromised broker could use this flaw to achieve denial of service on a connected client.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | ActiveMQ | 5.15.5 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 13 | activemq | 5.14.3-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | activemq | 5.14.3-3 | — |
| Debian 7 | activemq | 5.6.0+dfsg-1+deb7u3 | DLA-913-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | activemq | 5.6.0+dfsg-1+deb7u3build0.14.04.1 | — |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | activemq | 5.16.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-6910-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | activemq | 5.15.11-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-6910-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | activemq | 5.15.8-2~18.04.1~esm1 | USN-6910-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | activemq | 5.13.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-6910-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | < 5.14.5 | 5.14.5 | GHSA-jvpp-hxjj-5ccc |
Advisories 3
- USN-6910-1 activemq vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- DLA-913-1 activemq - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- WID-SEC-2024-0240 Apache ActiveMQ: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jan 29, 2024