CVE-2016-3094: PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext pas...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue can let a remote attacker crash an Apache Qpid Java Broker during authentication if plaintext passwords are allowed. The impact described is service outage, not data theft or code execution. Systems using Qpid Java before 6.0.3 deserve attention where messaging availability is business-critical. Exposure is likely limited to Apache Qpid Java Broker deployments earlier than 6.0.3 with plaintext-password authentication enabled and reachable by untrusted clients or networks. Prioritize remediation for internet-exposed or business-critical messaging brokers. Treat internal-only systems as scheduled patch work unless availability risk is high. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Qpid Java Broker to 6.0.3 or later.; Review whether plaintext-password authentication is enabled on brokers.; Restrict broker authentication endpoints to trusted networks where possible..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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