CVE-2026-68060: Apache Qpid Broker-J: Type size/count handling can lead to excessive allocation pre-authentication

Published Aug 4, 2026
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Updated

A pre-authentication attacker could leverage type size/count handling to cause excessive allocation leading to 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Qpid Broker-J<=10.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.1.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-68060

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68060?

CVE-2026-68060 has a risk rating of 32, indicating a significant potential for impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68060?

To fix CVE-2026-68060, upgrade Apache Qpid Broker-J to version 10.1.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-68060 affect?

CVE-2026-68060 affects Apache Qpid Broker-J versions up to and including 10.0.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68060?

CVE-2026-68060 is a pre-authentication denial of service vulnerability caused by improper type size/count handling.

5

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2026-68060 without authentication?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2026-68060 pre-authentication to cause excessive resource allocation.

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