CVE-2026-68073: Apache Qpid Broker-J: Unbounded type nesting can lead to pre-authentication stack overflow

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 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

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68073?

CVE-2026-68073 has a risk rating of 28, indicating a significant potential impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68073?

To fix CVE-2026-68073, upgrade Apache Qpid Broker-J to version 10.1.0 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-68073 facilitate?

CVE-2026-68073 allows a pre-authentication attacker to exploit unbounded type nesting, resulting in a potential denial of service.

4

Which versions of Apache Qpid Broker-J are affected by CVE-2026-68073?

Apache Qpid Broker-J versions up to 10.0.1 are affected by CVE-2026-68073.

5

What is the primary consequence of CVE-2026-68073?

The primary consequence of CVE-2026-68073 is a StackOverflowError that can lead to a denial of service.

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