CVE-2016-4974

Name: CVE-2016-4974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-13T15:59:04.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Qpid AMQP 0-x JMS client before 6.0.4 and JMS (AMQP 1.0) before 0.10.0 does not restrict the use of classes available on the classpath, which might allow remote authenticated users with permission to send messages to deserialize arbitrary objects and execute arbitrary code by leveraging a crafted serialized object in a JMS ObjectMessage that is handled by the getObject function.. EPSS estimates a 6.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Qpid AMQP 0-x JMS client before 6.0.4 and JMS (AMQP 1.0) before 0.10.0 does not restrict the use of classes available on the classpath, which might allow remote authenticated users with permission to send messages to deserialize arbitrary objects and execute arbitrary code by leveraging a crafted serialized object in a JMS ObjectMessage that is handled by the getObject function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.19%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Amqp 0-X Jms Client	<= 6.0.3
Apache	Jms Client Amqp	<= 0.9.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137749/Apache-Qpid-Untrusted-Input-Deserialization.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://qpid.apache.org/components/jms/security-0-x.htmlVendor Advisory
http://qpid.apache.org/components/jms/security.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538813/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91537Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036239Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPIDJMS-188Issue Tracking
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137749/Apache-Qpid-Untrusted-Input-Deserialization.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://qpid.apache.org/components/jms/security-0-x.htmlVendor Advisory
http://qpid.apache.org/components/jms/security.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538813/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91537Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036239Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPIDJMS-188Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4974?

How severe is CVE-2016-4974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4974?

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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Source: NVD / NIST