How severe is CVE-2015-1830?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2015-1830 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2015-1830?

CVE-2015-1830 affects the following packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-client (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1830?

Update org.apache.activemq:activemq-client to 5.11.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2015-1830 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2015-1830 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.activemq:activemq-client, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2015-1830 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

How does O3 Security protect against CVE-2015-1830?

O3 Security's impact-aware SCA analyses which vulnerable code paths your application actually calls, so a match like CVE-2015-1830 can be triaged on real exposure rather than presence alone.

Is CVE-2015-1830 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 5 known exploit references for CVE-2015-1830, including 2 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 2 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2015-1830?

CVE-2015-1830 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 84.4%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1830?

CVE-2015-1830 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2015-1830?

2 Metasploit modules reference CVE-2015-1830, which lowers the barrier to weaponization. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2015-1830 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2015-1830 was published on May 14, 2022 and was last updated on December 7, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2015-1830 — activemq-client

Fix: apache/activemq@729c473

CVE-2015-1830 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in org.apache.activemq:activemq-client. 5 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.apache.activemq:activemq-client — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Apache ActiveMQ

Published

May 14, 2022

Updated

Dec 7, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

5 known

Exploitation data as of Sep 18, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

84.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs100th percentile — riskier than 100% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕org.apache.activemq:activemq-client

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the fileserver upload/download functionality for blob messages in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.11.2 for Windows allows remote attackers to create JSP files in arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.activemq:activemq-client`	≥ 5.0.0&&< 5.11.2	5.11.2`org.apache.activemq:activemq-client:5.11.2`

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-48181remotewindows✓ Verified

Apache ActiveMQ 5.x-5.11.1 - Directory Traversal Shell Upload (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Mar 9, 2020

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-40857remotewindows✓ Verified

Apache ActiveMQ 5.11.1/5.13.2 - Directory Traversal / Command Execution

by David Jorm · Aug 17, 2015

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.activemq:activemq-client, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.activemq:activemq-client to 5.11.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2015-1830 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 Security's impact-aware SCA analyses which vulnerable code paths your application actually calls, so a match like CVE-2015-1830 can be triaged on real exposure rather than presence alone.

Tailored to CVE-2015-1830. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.

Frequently Asked Questions

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