Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2016-3088
The short answer
CVE-2016-3088 affects n/a n/a and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-02-10: attackers are using it, so patch it first. Fixed versions are published for activemq-client (5.14.0).
What it is
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.
Weakness: CWE-434.
Severity
9.8 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Feb 10, 2022
Federal due date Aug 10, 2022
EPSS, next 30 days
98%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected packages and fixed versions
| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | Maven | 5.14.0 | GHSA-rxqh-fc23-gxp2 |
Is it in your code? Drop your lockfile into the free vulnerability check, or let vulnerability watch check your repository every day and open the upgrade as a pull request.
Affected products
n/a. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E Mailing ListPatch
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/f956ea38e4da2e2c1e7131e6f91e41754852f5a4861d1a14ca5ca78a%40%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3E Issue TrackingMailing List
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42283/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E Mailing ListPatch
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/f956ea38e4da2e2c1e7131e6f91e41754852f5a4861d1a14ca5ca78a%40%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3E Issue TrackingMailing List
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42283/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3088 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2016-3088 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-3088 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-02-10, with a federal remediation due date of 2022-08-10.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3088?
Upgrade to a fixed version: org.apache.activemq:activemq-client (Maven) 5.14.0. CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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