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ActiveMQ API Token

Service Name: Apache ActiveMQ

Service Description: Apache ActiveMQ is an open-source message broker written in Java that implements the Java Message Service (JMS) API. It provides a robust messaging platform that supports multiple protocols and enables communication between different applications and systems.

Service Address: https://activemq.apache.org/

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured at the broker level through ActiveMQ's security framework and network connectors.

Secret Access Scope: Grants programmatic access to ActiveMQ broker for publishing and consuming messages, managing queues and topics, and performing administrative operations.

Secret Revokement URL: Does not exist (managed through ActiveMQ configuration files)

Secret Example: activemq-auth-token-f7d92b5e8c4a3d6e

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review ActiveMQ audit logs for unusual connection attempts or message patterns

  • Check for unexpected high message volumes or queue creation

  • Monitor for unauthorized administrative operations

  • Verify connection sources and destinations for anomalies

  • Examine message content for potential data exfiltration attempts

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Immediately update the authentication credentials in the ActiveMQ configuration files

  • Restart the ActiveMQ broker to apply the new security settings

  • Implement or update IP filtering rules to restrict access

  • Review and tighten security settings in the activemq.xml configuration file

  • Enable SSL/TLS for all connections if not already in use

  • Implement more granular authorization policies for topics and queues

  • Consider implementing a credential rotation policy