How to Exploit ActiveMQ CVE-2023-46604 - Thousands of Internet-facing Machines Vulnerable to RCE

Ransomware groups have been exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) within the widely used Apache ActiveMQ system. This flaw allows malicious actors to execute unauthorized commands on vulnerable servers without any need for authentication. Despite Apache's release of fixes to address this vulnerability, a significant number of internet-facing servers remain unpatched and vulnerable.

This vulnerability has become a cause for concern as it's being leveraged by even novice hackers, commonly referred to as script-kiddies. These individuals, lacking extensive technical expertise, are using this vulnerability to spread different types of malware, notably the Hello Kitty ransomware. This ease of exploitation is alarming, as unpatched servers could lead to severe security breaches, potentially resulting in business shutdowns and significant data compromises.

In this video, I will teach you how to exploit ActiveMQ CVE-2023-46604 to gain remote access to a vulnerable machine.

As a reminder, prior permission is essential for engaging in any form of cybersecurity testing or assessments. Unauthorized attempts are illegal and strictly prohibited. This information is provided solely for educational purposes and does not advocate or support unauthorized access or unlawful activities.

ActiveMQ Metasploit Exploit: https://github.com/sfewer-r7/metasploit-framework/blob/a408181def31db6b9861eb200312b5fe887412e9/modules/exploits/multi/misc/apache_activemq_rce_cve_2023_46604.rb

ActiveMQ 5.18.2: https://activemq.apache.org/activemq-5018002-release ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8rJv0wGmjk