PatchTheCVECVE-2026-68080: It was not possible to govern the rate at which the broker would respond to an echo flow, enabling an authenti
CVE-2026-68080 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting qpid broker-j. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-406 |
| Published | 2026-08-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-68080?
qpid broker-j: upgrade to 10.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-68080 being exploited?
CVE-2026-68080 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-68080 affect?
CVE-2026-68080 affects qpid broker-j. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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: throug
How urgent is CVE-2026-68080?
Priority 40/100. On your watchlist
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