How severe is CVE-2020-1941?

CVE-2020-1941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-1941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-1941?

CVE-2020-1941 primarily affects Apache Activemq. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1941?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-1941 published?

CVE-2020-1941 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-1941

CVE-2020-1941 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Activemq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Activemq
Published: 2020-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 to 5.15.11, the webconsole admin GUI is open to XSS, in the view that lists the contents of a queue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1941?: In Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 to 5.15.11, the webconsole admin GUI is open to XSS, in the view that lists the contents of a queue.
How severe is CVE-2020-1941?: CVE-2020-1941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-1941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-1941?: CVE-2020-1941 primarily affects Apache Activemq. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1941?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-1941 published?: CVE-2020-1941 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_repository:11.1.1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_private_banking:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_private_banking:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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