CVE-2026-49877: Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ. An authenticated low-privilege Web Console user by d

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HIGH 8.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-49877 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting activemq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ. An authenticated low-privilege Web Console user by default can access /admin/* paths in the Web Console. The default Jetty settings incorrectly did not limit those paths to only admins. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.8, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.7. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.2.7 or 5.19.8, which fixes the issue.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2026-06-30
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-30 11:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache activemq UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.19.8 · >= 6.0.0 and < 6.2.7

Fixed in: 5.19.8, 6.2.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy activemq || rpm -q activemq || activemq --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.19.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade activemq

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade activemq

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison activemq sudo apt install activemq=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold activemq

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list activemq sudo dnf downgrade activemq-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add activemq

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-49877?

activemq: upgrade to 5.19.8, 6.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49877 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49877 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-49877 affect?

CVE-2026-49877 affects activemq. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ. An authenticated low-privilege Web Console user by default can access /admin/* paths in the Web Console. The default Jetty settings incorrectly did not limit those paths to only admi

How urgent is CVE-2026-49877?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache ActiveMQ vulnerabilities

References

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