CVE-2026-68080
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Denial of Service in Apache Qpid Broker-J

Publication date: 2026-08-05

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

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.

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Published
2026-08-05
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-68080
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53099

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache qpid_broker_j to 10.1.0 (exc)
apache qpid_broker-j to 10.1.0 (exc)
apache qpid_broker-j 10.1.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-406 The product does not sufficiently monitor or control transmitted network traffic volume, so that an actor can cause the product to transmit more traffic than should be allowed for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to send echo flow requests to the Apache Qpid Broker-J at an uncontrolled rate. This causes the broker to consume excessive resources, potentially leading to a denial of service condition where the system becomes unresponsive or unavailable.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability cannot be directly detected through commands as it requires checking the Apache Qpid Broker-J version. If your system runs versions through 10.0.1, it is vulnerable. Upgrade to 10.1.0 or later to mitigate the issue.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could degrade or completely disrupt the availability of services relying on Apache Qpid Broker-J. It may cause slow response times, system crashes, or prevent legitimate users from accessing the broker's functionality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could indirectly impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by enabling denial of service attacks that disrupt system availability. Excessive resource usage may lead to service unavailability, potentially violating availability requirements in these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Qpid Broker-J to version 10.1.0 or later to address the excessive resource usage issue.

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