Description
RabbitMQ is a multi-protocol messaging broker. In rabbitmq-server prior to version 3.8.17, a new user being added via management UI could lead to the user's bane being rendered in a confirmation message without proper `<script>` tag sanitization, potentially allowing for JavaScript code execution in the context of the page. In order for this to occur, the user must be signed in and have elevated permissions (other user management). The vulnerability is patched in RabbitMQ 3.8.17. As a workaround, disable `rabbitmq_management` plugin and use CLI tools for management operations and Prometheus and Grafana for metrics and monitoring.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| rabbitmq | rabbitmq-server | < 3.8.17 | — |
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 14 | rabbitmq-server | 3.9.4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | rabbitmq-server | 3.9.4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | rabbitmq-server | 3.9.4-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | rabbitmq-server | 3.8.3-0ubuntu0.2 | USN-7143-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenStack 16 | rabbitmq-server | 3.7.23-9.el8ost | RHSA-2022:8867, RHSA-2022:8851 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP6 | elixir115 | 1.15.7-150300.7.5.1 | SUSE-FU-2024:2078-1 |
| SLES 15 SP6 | erlang26 | 26.2.1-150300.7.5.1 | SUSE-FU-2024:2078-1 |
| SLES 15 SP6 | rabbitmq-server313 | 3.13.1-150600.13.5.3 | SUSE-FU-2024:2078-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | rabbitmq-server | 3.8.11-3.3.3 | SUSE-SU-2021:3325-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | rabbitmq-server | 3.8.3-3.3.4 | SUSE-SU-2021:3254-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | elixir115 | 1.15.7-150300.7.5.1 | SUSE-FU-2024:2078-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | erlang26 | 26.2.1-150300.7.5.1 | SUSE-FU-2024:2078-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | rabbitmq-server313 | 3.13.1-150600.13.5.3 | SUSE-FU-2024:2078-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | rabbitmq-server | 3.8.11-3.3.3 | openSUSE-SU-2021:3325-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.2 | rabbitmq-server | 3.8.3-lp152.2.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2021:1334-1 |
Advisories 9
- RHSA-2022:8851 Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2.4 (rabbitmq-server) security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Oct 20, 2026
- RHSA-2022:8867 Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.1.9 (rabbitmq-server) security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Oct 20, 2026
- USN-7143-1 rabbitmq-server vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- SUSE-FU-2024:2078-1 Feature update for rabbitmq-server313, erlang26, elixir115 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2021:3325-1 Security update for rabbitmq-server SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:3325-1 Security update for rabbitmq-server SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:3254-1 Security update for rabbitmq-server SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2021:1334-1 Security update for rabbitmq-server SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2022-2258 RabbitMQ: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Cross-Site Scripting BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Dec 9, 2024