CVE-2026-69220: The RabbitMQ Java client library allows Java and JVM-based applications to connect to and interact with Rabbit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-69220?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-69220 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69220 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-69220 affect?

CVE-2026-69220 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). The RabbitMQ Java client library allows Java and JVM-based applications to connect to and interact with RabbitMQ nodes. Prior to 5.33.1, src/main/java/com/rabbitmq/client/impl/ValueReader.java permits ValueReader.readTable and ValueReader.r

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-69220?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.7REMOTE

CVE-2026-69220 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The RabbitMQ Java client library allows Java and JVM-based applications to connect to and interact with RabbitMQ nodes. Prior to 5.33.1, src/main/java/com/rabbitmq/client/impl/ValueReader.java permits ValueReader.readTable and ValueReader.readArray to call ValueReader.readFieldValue recursively for AMQP table type F and AMQP array type A values without a nesting-depth limit. A malicious AMQP server or network intermediary can send approximately 5

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-674
Published	2026-08-18
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc.

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-18Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Maven · com.rabbitmq:amqp-client · FIXED · 5.33.1 · vulnerable: <= 5.33.0 · source

Set com.rabbitmq:amqp-client to 5.33.1 or later in pom.xml or build.gradle, then rebuild and redeploy.

Fedora 46 · python-fontconfig · FIXED · 0.6.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-f92ca8b01f · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f92ca8b01f

Fedora ELN · valgrind · FIXED · 3.28.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15

Debian 12 · rabbitmq-java-client · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · rabbitmq-java-client · NO FIX YET

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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-2026-69220?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-69220 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69220 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-2026-69220 affect?

CVE-2026-69220 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). The RabbitMQ Java client library allows Java and JVM-based applications to connect to and interact with RabbitMQ nodes. Prior to 5.33.1, src/main/java/com/rabbitmq/client/impl/ValueReader.java permits ValueReader.readTable and ValueReader.r

How urgent is CVE-2026-69220?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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