CVE-2012-6551
UnknownEPSS 7.67%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 enables a sample web application, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker resource consumption) via HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 7.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The default configuration of Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 enables a sample web application, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker resource consumption) via HTTP requests.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Activemq | <= 5.7.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 4.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 4.0.1 |
| Apache | Activemq | 4.0.2 |
| Apache | Activemq | 4.1.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 4.1.1 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.0.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.1.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.2.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.3.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.3.1 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.3.2 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.4.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.4.1 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.4.2 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.5.0 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.5.1 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.6.0 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6551?
The default configuration of Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 enables a sample web application, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker resource consumption) via HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2012-6551?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6551?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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