CVE-2026-66274: Apache Qpid Proton-J: Unbounded type nesting can lead to pre-authentication stackoverflow

Published Aug 4, 2026
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Updated

A pre-authentication attacker could leverage type nesting to cause a StackOverflowError potentially leading to denial of service.

This issue affects Apache Qpid Proton-J: through 0.34.1.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.35.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache Qpid Proton-J<0.35.0
Apache Qpid Proton-J<0.34.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Qpid Proton-J to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.35.0Patch CVE-2026-66274

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-66274?

CVE-2026-66274 has a risk rating of 28, indicating it may pose a significant security threat.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-66274?

To fix CVE-2026-66274, upgrade Apache Qpid Proton-J to version 0.35.0 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-66274 have on my system?

CVE-2026-66274 could lead to a denial of service condition due to a StackOverflowError caused by unbounded type nesting.

4

Which versions of Apache Qpid Proton-J are affected by CVE-2026-66274?

CVE-2026-66274 affects Apache Qpid Proton-J versions up to and including 0.34.1.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-66274?

Users and administrators of Apache Qpid Proton-J versions prior to 0.35.0 are at risk of CVE-2026-66274.

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