CVE-2026-41044
org.apache.activemq/activemq-broker: org.apache.activemq/activemq-all: Apache ActiveMQ: Arbitrary code execution via improper input validation in admin console
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 24, 2026
Updated · November 5, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Apache ActiveMQ. An authenticated attacker can exploit an improper input validation vulnerability in the admin web console to craft a malicious broker name. This malicious name, containing an xbean binding, can be used by a virtual machine (VM) transport to load a remote Spring XML application. By triggering the VM transport creation, the attacker can execute arbitrary code on the broker's Java Virtual Machine (JVM).
Statement
This vulnerability is rated as important by Red Hat. Successful execution of this attack requires elevated privileges, as the attacker must have control over an authenticated user account with access to the admin web console.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.2CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code