CVE-2026-4649
CWE-306Published: March 24, 2026· Updated: Mar 24, 2026
Official Description
Apache Artemis before version 2.52.0 is affected by an authentication bypass flaw which allows reading all messages exchanged via the broker and injection of new message ( CVE-2026-27446 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord ). Since KNIME Business Hub uses Apache Artemis it is also affected by the issue. However, since Apache Artemis is not exposed to the outside it requires at least normal user privileges and the ability to execute workflows in an executor. Such a user can install and register a federated mirror without authentication to the original Apache Artemis instance and thereby read all internal messages and inject new messages.
The issue affects all versions of KNIME Business Hub. A fixed version of Apache Artemis is shipped with versions 1.18.0, 1.17.4, and 1.16.3.
We recommend updating to a fixed version as soon as possible since no workaround is known.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4649 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-4649 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts