CVE-2026-68080
Apache Qpid Broker-J: Unbounded echo flow responses can lead to denial of service
Description
It was not possible to govern the rate at which the broker would respond to an echo flow, enabling an authenticated attacker to cause excessive resource usage and potential denial of service. This issue affects Apache Qpid Broker-J: through 10.0.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.1.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Qpid Broker-J to version 10.1.0.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches for Qpid Broker-J.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-68080.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/tcnrv5nhmnsrzz92o4owxgycro6llt57 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/04/20 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/04/20 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache Qpid Broker-J', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '10.0.1'}], 'packageName': 'org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker-plugins-amqp-1-0-protocol', 'collectionURL': 'https://repo.maven.apache.org/maven2', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description It was not possible to govern the rate at which the broker would respond to an echo flow, enabling an authenticated attacker to cause excessive resource usage and potential denial of service. This issue affects Apache Qpid Broker-J: through 10.0.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.1.0, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-406 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/tcnrv5nhmnsrzz92o4owxgycro6llt57