Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Qpid Broker-J | < 10.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/tcnrv5nhmnsrzz92o4owxgycro6llt57Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/04/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-68080?
CVE-2026-68080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 is...
How severe is CVE-2026-68080?
CVE-2026-68080 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-68080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Qpid Broker-J.