How severe is CVE-2018-8006?

CVE-2018-8006 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2018-8006?

CVE-2018-8006 affects the following packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8006?

Update org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console to 5.15.6 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2018-8006 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2018-8006 in my Maven dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate CVE-2018-8006 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2018-8006 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2018-8006 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2018-8006?

CVE-2018-8006 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 55.4%, placing it in the 99th 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-2018-8006?

CVE-2018-8006 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). 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-2018-8006?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2018-8006, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. 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-2018-8006 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2018-8006 was published on October 10, 2018 and was last updated on October 24, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Not in CISA KEV

MEDIUM severity

CVE-2018-8006 — activemq-web-console

MEDIUMFix: apache/activemq@2373aa1

CVE-2018-8006 is a medium-severity (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console. EPSS puts its 30-day exploitation probability at 55.4% (99th percentile). A fix is available for org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Apache ActiveMQ web console vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

Also known asGHSA-hvwm-2624-rp9x

Published

Oct 10, 2018

Updated

Oct 24, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Oct 23, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

55.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs99th percentile — riskier than 99% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console

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

An instance of a cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified to be present in the web based administration console on the queue.jsp page of Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.0.0 to 5.15.5. The root cause of this issue is improper data filtering of the QueueFilter parameter.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console`	≥ 5.0.0&&< 5.15.6	5.15.6`org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console:5.15.6`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

activemqapache

≥ 5.0.0 && ≤ 5.15.5

range

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-web-console, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-console to 5.15.6 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2018-8006 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

How to detect CVE-2018-8006

A community-maintained Nuclei template exists for this CVE. You can scan for it directly:

nuclei -id cve-2018-8006 -u https://target

Template: Apache ActiveMQ <=5.15.5 - Cross-Site Scripting
Severity: medium
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or theft of sensitive information.
Remediation: Upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to a version higher than 5.15.5 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

Template by ProjectDiscovery nuclei-templates (pdteam), MIT licensed. View the full template. Scan only systems you are authorised to test.

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