CVE-2026-96288: CWE-674 Uncontrolled Recursion in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
CVE-2026-96288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Erlang bindings involving uncontrolled recursion and allocation of resources without limits or throttling. This flaw affects all versions before 0.25.0. The issue can lead to resource exhaustion due to unbounded recursion. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, which addresses this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-96288) in Apache Thrift affects the Erlang bindings and is characterized by uncontrolled recursion and unbounded resource allocation. It impacts versions prior to 0.25.0. The flaw can cause excessive resource consumption, potentially leading to denial of service or system instability. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to trigger uncontrolled recursion and allocate resources without limits or throttling in Apache Thrift Erlang bindings, which can result in resource exhaustion and denial of service conditions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-96288: CWE-674 Uncontrolled Recursion in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
CVE-2026-96288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Erlang bindings involving uncontrolled recursion and allocation of resources without limits or throttling. This flaw affects all versions before 0.25.0. The issue can lead to resource exhaustion due to unbounded recursion. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, which addresses this vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-96288) in Apache Thrift affects the Erlang bindings and is characterized by uncontrolled recursion and unbounded resource allocation. It impacts versions prior to 0.25.0. The flaw can cause excessive resource consumption, potentially leading to denial of service or system instability. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to trigger uncontrolled recursion and allocate resources without limits or throttling in Apache Thrift Erlang bindings, which can result in resource exhaustion and denial of service conditions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T21:18:51.169Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abf961ea43b0b3b89af9970
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 11:31:42 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 11:46:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 12:02:56 UTC
Views: 4
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