CVE-2026-68080: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3jgf-c787-2jmh
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-406
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-68080 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-406: Insufficient Control of Network Message Volume (Network Amplification)) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not sufficiently monitor or control transmitted network traffic volume, so that an actor can cause the product to transmit more traffic than should be allowed for that actor.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-68080 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-68080
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3jgf-c787-2jmh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-406: Insufficient Control of Network Message Volume (Network Amplification)
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-68080

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-68080, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-406: Insufficient Control of Network Message Volume (Network Amplification), where the product does not sufficiently monitor or control transmitted network traffic volume, so that an actor can cause the product to transmit more traffic than should be allowed for that actor. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-68080 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68080
lists.apache.org/thread/tcnrv5nhmnsr... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/tcnrv5nhmnsrzz92o4owxgycro6llt57
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/04/20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-68080?
CVE-2026-68080 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-406: Insufficient Control of Network Message Volume (Network Amplification).
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-68080?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-68080?
CVE-2026-68080 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-68080?
CVE-2026-68080 is classified under CWE-406: Insufficient Control of Network Message Volume (Network Amplification) (The product does not sufficiently monitor or control transmitted network traffic volume, so that an actor can cause the product to transmit more traffic than should be allowed for that actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-68080?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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