CVE-2026-53916
Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ Stomp: Unbounded header buffer in STOMP NIO codec
Description
Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ Stomp. An unauthenticated client that opens a STOMP NIO connection can send header bytes that never terminate which makes the broker buffer them without limit, exhausting the JVM heap. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.8, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.7; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.8, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.7; Apache ActiveMQ Stomp: before 5.19.8, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.7. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.2.7 or 5.19.8, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 30, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2026, 6:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to version 6.2.7 or 5.19.8.
- Apply vendor patches if available for your version.
- Monitor heap usage after upgrade.
- Validate STOMP connection handling.
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-2026-53916.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/07hjsj88hqgsb7vvg6ttsj56ts9vjs5n | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/13 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.19.8 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.2.7 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/07hjsj88hqgsb7vvg6ttsj56ts9vjs5n Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/13 Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-53916', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-30T15:56:52.538590Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/13 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache ActiveMQ', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.19.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageName': 'org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq', 'collectionURL': 'https://repo.maven.apache.org/maven2', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache ActiveMQ All', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.19.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageName': 'org.apache.activemq:activemq-all', 'collectionURL': 'https://repo.maven.apache.org/maven2', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache ActiveMQ Stomp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.19.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageName': 'org.apache.activemq:activemq-stomp', 'collectionURL': 'https://repo.maven.apache.org/maven2', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ All, Apache ActiveMQ Stomp. An unauthenticated client that opens a STOMP NIO connection can send header bytes that never terminate which makes the broker buffer them without limit, exhausting the JVM heap. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.8, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.7; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.8, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.7; Apache ActiveMQ Stomp: before 5.19.8, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.7. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.2.7 or 5.19.8, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-789 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/07hjsj88hqgsb7vvg6ttsj56ts9vjs5n