CVE-2026-94638: CWE-770 Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
CVE-2026-94638 is a resource allocation vulnerability in Apache Thrift PHP bindings that affects versions before 0.25.0. The flaw involves allocation of resources without limits or throttling, which can lead to resource exhaustion. The issue has been fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-770) in Apache Thrift PHP bindings allows allocation of resources without any limits or throttling, potentially leading to resource exhaustion. It affects Apache Thrift versions prior to 0.25.0. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause resource exhaustion due to uncontrolled allocation, which may degrade service availability or performance. No evidence of active exploitation is reported. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), indicating a significant but not critical impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
CVE-2026-94638: CWE-770 Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
CVE-2026-94638 is a resource allocation vulnerability in Apache Thrift PHP bindings that affects versions before 0.25.0. The flaw involves allocation of resources without limits or throttling, which can lead to resource exhaustion. The issue has been fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-770) in Apache Thrift PHP bindings allows allocation of resources without any limits or throttling, potentially leading to resource exhaustion. It affects Apache Thrift versions prior to 0.25.0. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0, which users are advised to upgrade to in order to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause resource exhaustion due to uncontrolled allocation, which may degrade service availability or performance. No evidence of active exploitation is reported. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), indicating a significant but not critical impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-21T22:56:37.878Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abf9d25a43b0b3b89b45f02
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 12:01:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 12:16:35 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 12:34:03 UTC
Views: 4
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