CVE-2026-67588

Apache Qpid ProtonJ2: Unbounded symbol value caching can lead to pre-authentication resource exhaustion

Published Aug 5, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A pre-authentication attacker could leverage unbounded symbol value caching to cause resource exhaustion leading to denial of service.

This issue affects Apache Qpid ProtonJ2: through 1.1.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.0, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache qpid Proton-j
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache qpid Proton-j
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Description A pre-authentication attacker could leverage unbounded symbol value caching to cause resource exhaustion leading to denial of service. This issue affects Apache Qpid ProtonJ2: through 1.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Qpid ProtonJ2: Unbounded symbol value caching can lead to pre-authentication resource exhaustion
Weaknesses CWE-770
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2026, 1:44 PM
Reserved
Jul 29, 2026, 8:10 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 5, 2026, 6:16 AM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 4:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 5, 2026, 5:21 AM