Advisory Details

April 30th, 2025

Apache ActiveMQ NMS Body Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-25-266
ZDI-CAN-22235

CVE ID CVE-2025-29953
CVSS SCORE 8.1, AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Apache
AFFECTED PRODUCTS ActiveMQ
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Apache ActiveMQ NMS. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.

The specific flaw exists within the Body accessor method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Apache has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://lists.apache.org/thread/vc1sj9y3056d3kkhcvrs9fyw5w8kpmlx
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-11-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-04-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-04-30 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT g7shot
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