4.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-33227
Apache ActiveMQ Client, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ Web, Apache ActiveMQ: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Classpath Directory
Description

Improper validation and restriction of a classpath path name vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Client, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ Web, Apache ActiveMQ. In two instances (when creating a Stomp consumer and also browsing messages in the Web console) an authenticated user provided "key" value could be constructed to traverse the classpath due to path concatenation. As a result, the application is exposed to a classpath path resource loading vulnerability that could potentially be chained together with another attack to lead to exploit. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Client: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ Web: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.19.4 or 6.2.3, which fixes the issue. Note: 5.19.3 and 6.2.2 also fix this issue, but that is limited to non-Windows environments due to a path separator resolution bug fixed in 5.19.4 and 6.2.3.

INFO

Published Date :

April 7, 2026, 9:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

April 20, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-33227 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apache activemq
2 Apache activemq_broker
3 Apache activemq_web
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Upgrade to a patched version to address classpath path traversal vulnerability.
  • Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ Client and Broker to version 5.19.4 or 6.2.3.
  • Apply patches for versions 5.19.3 or 6.2.2 if not on Windows.
  • Ensure proper validation of classpath path names.
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-2026-33227.

URL Resource
https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2026-33227-announcement.txt Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/06/4 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-33227 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Daily CyberSecurity
Apache ActiveMQ Patches RCE and Path Traversal Flaws

Apache ActiveMQ, the widely used open-source message broker, has released critical security updates to address two vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access restri ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 08, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-33227 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 20, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.19.3 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.2.2 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq_broker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.19.3 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq_broker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.2.2 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.19.3 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.2.2
    Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/06/4 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2026-33227-announcement.txt Types: Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Improper validation and restriction of a classpath path name vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Client, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All. In two instances (when creating a Stomp consumer and also browsing messages in the Web console) an authenticated user provided "key" value could be constructed to traverse the classpath due to path concatenation. As a result, the application is exposed to a classpath path resource loading vulnerability that could potentially be chained together with another attack to lead to exploit.This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Client: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.19.4 or 6.2.3, which fixes the issue. Note: 5.19.3 and 6.2.2 also fix this issue, but that is limited to non-Windows environments due to a path separator resolution bug fixed in 5.19.4 and 6.2.3. Improper validation and restriction of a classpath path name vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Client, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ Web, Apache ActiveMQ. In two instances (when creating a Stomp consumer and also browsing messages in the Web console) an authenticated user provided "key" value could be constructed to traverse the classpath due to path concatenation. As a result, the application is exposed to a classpath path resource loading vulnerability that could potentially be chained together with another attack to lead to exploit. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Client: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ Web: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.19.4 or 6.2.3, which fixes the issue. Note: 5.19.3 and 6.2.2 also fix this issue, but that is limited to non-Windows environments due to a path separator resolution bug fixed in 5.19.4 and 6.2.3.
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Apr. 07, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 07, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Improper validation and restriction of a classpath path name vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Client, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All. In two instances (when creating a Stomp consumer and also browsing messages in the Web console) an authenticated user provided "key" value could be constructed to traverse the classpath due to path concatenation. As a result, the application is exposed to a classpath path resource loading vulnerability that could potentially be chained together with another attack to lead to exploit.This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ Client: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.3, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.19.4 or 6.2.3, which fixes the issue. Note: 5.19.3 and 6.2.2 also fix this issue, but that is limited to non-Windows environments due to a path separator resolution bug fixed in 5.19.4 and 6.2.3.
    Added CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2026-33227-announcement.txt
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Apr. 07, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/06/4
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