How severe is CVE-2014-3612?

CVE-2014-3612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-3612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3612?

CVE-2014-3612 primarily affects Apache Activemq. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3612?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-3612 published?

CVE-2014-3612 was published on 2015-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3612

CVE-2014-3612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Activemq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apache Activemq
Published: 2015-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in with an empty password and valid username, which triggers an unauthenticated bind. NOTE: this identifier has been SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. See CVE-2015-6524 for the use of wildcard operators in usernames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3612?: The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in with an empty password and valid username, which triggers an unauthenticated bind. NOTE: this identifier has been SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. See CVE-2015-6524 for the use of wildcard operators in usernames.
How severe is CVE-2014-3612?: CVE-2014-3612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3612?: CVE-2014-3612 primarily affects Apache Activemq. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3612 published?: CVE-2014-3612 was published on 2015-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:5.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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