AMQP 0-8, 0-9, 0-91, and 0-10 connection handling in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3 might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication
Published Jun 1, 2016 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-q66c-h853-gqw2
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
AMQP 0-8, 0-9, 0-91, and 0-10 connection handling in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3 might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication
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QFinch assessment
The AMQP 0-8, 0-9, 0-91, and 0-10 connection handling in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3 might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently perform actions via vectors related to connection state logging.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 20%
- Aliases
- GHSA-q66c-h853-gqw2
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 20160527 [CVE-2016-4432] Apache Qpid Java Broker - authentication bypass ↗
- 1035983 ↗
- svn.apache.org ↗
- svn.apache.org ↗
- packetstormsecurity.com ↗
- [qpid-users] 20160527 [CVE-2016-4432] Apache Qpid Java Broker - authentication bypass ↗
- issues.apache.org ↗
Record history
Published Jun 1, 2016 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026