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CVE-2023-46604

Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ via OpenWire protocol

HIGH
⚡ KEV — Known Exploited CVSS 9.8 (Critical) EPSS 0.9580 (1th pct)

Technical Description

Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ via OpenWire protocol.

Why this matters to your organisation:
The organisation uses activemq, which is affected by CVE-2023-46604. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild (KEV catalogue entry). The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) estimates a 95.8% probability of exploitation within 30 days. This is a high-importance service for the organisation.

Potential Impact

A vulnerability in activemq rated Critical (CVSS 9.8). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, indicating it has been actively exploited in the wild.

✅ Recommended Next Action

Review the vendor advisory for CVE-2023-46604 and assess whether patching or compensating controls are appropriate for your environment. Reference: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46604

Confidence: High

The installed version exactly matches an affected version.

CVE Details
Productapache activemq
Version Range < 5.18.3 → ∞
Installed5.18.2
Match TypeExact Match
CVSS9.8
KEVYES
EPSS0.958
Source NVD · Oct. 27, 2023
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Score Breakdown
⚡ KEV+40
⭐ Importance+10
📈 EPSS+14.4
🔢 CVSS+9.8
Total74