CVE-2026-94654: CWE-835 Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
CVE-2026-94654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Python bindings involving a loop with an unreachable exit condition, effectively causing an infinite loop. This issue affects all versions before 0.25.0. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 0.25.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-94654) in Apache Thrift's Python bindings is classified as CWE-835, which involves a loop with an unreachable exit condition, resulting in an infinite loop. The flaw affects Apache Thrift versions prior to 0.25.0. The infinite loop could potentially cause denial of service or resource exhaustion. The issue has been addressed and fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause an infinite loop in the affected software, which may lead to denial of service by exhausting system resources or causing the application to hang. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.2, indicating a high severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, where this infinite loop vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated or required according to the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-94654: CWE-835 Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
CVE-2026-94654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Python bindings involving a loop with an unreachable exit condition, effectively causing an infinite loop. This issue affects all versions before 0.25.0. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 0.25.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the risk.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-94654) in Apache Thrift's Python bindings is classified as CWE-835, which involves a loop with an unreachable exit condition, resulting in an infinite loop. The flaw affects Apache Thrift versions prior to 0.25.0. The infinite loop could potentially cause denial of service or resource exhaustion. The issue has been addressed and fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause an infinite loop in the affected software, which may lead to denial of service by exhausting system resources or causing the application to hang. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.2, indicating a high severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, where this infinite loop vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated or required according to the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-21T23:27:41.352Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abfa42aa43b0b3b89b87d69
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 12:31:38 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 12:46:35 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 13:33:52 UTC
Views: 4
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.