MEDIUM
CVE-2020-10727
CWE-312Published: June 26, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A flaw was found in ActiveMQ Artemis management API from version 2.7.0 up until 2.12.0, where a user inadvertently stores passwords in plaintext in the Artemis shadow file (etc/artemis-users.properties file) when executing the `resetUsers` operation. A local attacker can use this flaw to read the contents of the Artemis shadow file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-10727 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1827200Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQBR-3435Permissions Required
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0001/Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1827200Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQBR-3435Permissions Required
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0001/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-10727
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 26, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-312)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-10727 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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