CVE-2026-108500
Input validation vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ configured to use the LDAPAuthorizationMapPlugin allows an authenticated attacker to create or address a destination with a crafted name containing LDAP DN special characters (such as comma, plus, equals, backslash) can manipulate the LDAP search base used for ACL lookups. This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ: from 6.3.0 before 6.3.3, from 5.19.0 before 5.19.12. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.4.0, 6.3.3 or 5.19.12, which fixes the issue.
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Affected products and versions
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Remediation & validation
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- Until patched, consider restricting network access or disabling the affected feature where operationally safe. These are temporary controls, not a substitute for a vendor fix.
- Validate the remediation with a version check and vulnerability rescan, then retain change evidence.
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Vendor advisories, patches & exploit references
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/0oh4k4ty6hv56d4sydjp26l95f4bsnxt VENDOR security@apache.org
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/03/16 REFERENCE af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108