CVE-2026-94646: CWE-248 Uncaught exception in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Uncaught exception, Improper validation of specified quantity in input, Improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution') vulnerability in Apache Thrift nodejs bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift Node.js bindings arises from improper validation of specified quantity in input and uncontrolled modification of object prototype attributes, leading to prototype pollution. The flaw causes uncaught exceptions and potentially allows attackers to manipulate object prototypes. The affected versions are all releases before 0.25.0. The Apache Software Foundation addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to trigger uncaught exceptions and perform prototype pollution, which can lead to unexpected behavior or potential security issues in applications using affected versions of Apache Thrift Node.js bindings. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7 (high severity), indicating a significant impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required according to the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-94646: CWE-248 Uncaught exception in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
Uncaught exception, Improper validation of specified quantity in input, Improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution') vulnerability in Apache Thrift nodejs bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift Node.js bindings arises from improper validation of specified quantity in input and uncontrolled modification of object prototype attributes, leading to prototype pollution. The flaw causes uncaught exceptions and potentially allows attackers to manipulate object prototypes. The affected versions are all releases before 0.25.0. The Apache Software Foundation addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to trigger uncaught exceptions and perform prototype pollution, which can lead to unexpected behavior or potential security issues in applications using affected versions of Apache Thrift Node.js bindings. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7 (high severity), indicating a significant impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required according to the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-21T23:13:28.097Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abf9d25a43b0b3b89b45efa
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 12:01:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 12:16:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 02:51:51 UTC
Views: 12
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