CVE-2026-22886
Apache OpenMQ Default Administrative Account Vulnerability
Description
OpenMQ exposes a TCP-based management service (imqbrokerd) that by default requires authentication. However, the product ships with a default administrative account (admin/ admin) and does not enforce a mandatory password change on first use. After the first successful login, the server continues to accept the default password indefinitely without warning or enforcement. In real-world deployments, this service is often left enabled without changing the default credentials. As a result, a remote attacker with access to the service port could authenticate as an administrator and gain full control of the protocol’s administrative features.
INFO
Published Date :
March 3, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 3, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-22886
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | e51fbebd-6053-4e49-959f-1b94eeb69a2c | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Change the default 'admin' password immediately.
- Configure mandatory password change on first login.
- Restrict access to the management service port.
- Disable the management service if not needed.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-22886.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/issues/85 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenMQ exposes a TCP-based management service (imqbrokerd) that by default requires authentication. However, the product ships with a default administrative account (admin/ admin) and does not enforce a mandatory password change on first use. After the first successful login, the server continues to accept the default password indefinitely without warning or enforcement. In real-world deployments, this service is often left enabled without changing the default credentials. As a result, a remote attacker with access to the service port could authenticate as an administrator and gain full control of the protocol’s administrative features. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-1391 Added CWE CWE-1392 Added CWE CWE-1393 Added Reference https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/issues/85