CVE-2012-6551

CVE-2012-6551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Activemq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

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.

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?
CVE-2012-6551 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6551 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6551?
CVE-2012-6551 primarily affects Apache Activemq. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6551?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6551 published?
CVE-2012-6551 was published on 2013-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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