CVE-2016-4432

Name: CVE-2016-4432
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-01T20:59:07.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 8.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4432 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 8.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

8.15%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Qpid Broker-J	< 6.0.3

References

http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/qpid-users/201605.mbox/%3CCAFEMS4tXDKYxKVMmU0zTb_7uzduoUS4_RePnUwz1tj%2BGQLNw5Q%40mail.gmail.com%3EVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137216/Apache-Qpid-Java-Broker-6.0.2-Authentication-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538508/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035983Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7257Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1743161Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1743393Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/qpid-users/201605.mbox/%3CCAFEMS4tXDKYxKVMmU0zTb_7uzduoUS4_RePnUwz1tj%2BGQLNw5Q%40mail.gmail.com%3EVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137216/Apache-Qpid-Java-Broker-6.0.2-Authentication-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538508/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035983Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7257Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1743161Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1743393Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4432?

How severe is CVE-2016-4432?

CVE-2016-4432 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4432?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST