CVE-2016-3094
Improper Input Validation in org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker
CVE-2016-3094 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.9) in Apache Qpid Broker-j, published June 1, 2016. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.83%, the 94th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker 6.0.3.
- Severity
- 5.9 MediumCVSS 3.1, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.83%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
6.0.3org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker +2 more
Description
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.qpid:qpid-brokerMaven | before 6.0.3 | 6.0.3 |
org.apache.qpid:qpid-brokerMaven | before 6.0.3, plus listed versions 0.140.160.180.200.22 Show 8 moreShow less0.240.260.280.300.326.0.06.0.16.0.2 | 6.0.3 |
qpid-cppUbuntu:16.04:LTS | All versions, plus listed versions 0.16-9build10.16-9ubuntu10.16-9ubuntu2 | None known |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
- Record
CVE-2016-3094- CVSS 3.1
- 5.9 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-287
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
- Record
CVE-2016-3094- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2018-0632No score
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
- Record
EUVD-2018-0632- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-jj9h-mwhq-8vhm
Improper Input Validation in org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
- Record
GHSA-jj9h-mwhq-8vhm- CVSS 3.0
- 5.9 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-287
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
- Record
CVE-2016-3094- CVSS 3.1
- 5.9 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-jj9h-mwhq-8vhm
Improper Input Validation in org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
- Record
GHSA-jj9h-mwhq-8vhm- CVSS 3.0
- 5.9 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-287
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2016-3094
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2016-3094- CVSS 3.1
- 5.9 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 3.0
- 5.9 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7271
svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1744403
securitytracker.com/id/1035982
packetstormsecurity.com/files/137215/Apache-Qpid-Java-Broker-6.0.2-Denial-Of-Service.html
qpid.apache.org/releases/qpid-java-6.0.3/release-notes.html
securityfocus.com/archive/1/538507/100/0/threaded