CVE-2026-85087
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Improper Certificate Validation in Apache Thrift Python Bindings

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper certificate validation, Return of wrong status code vulnerability in Apache Thrift python bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-10-02
Last Modified
2026-10-02
Generated
2026-10-02
AI Q&A
2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85087
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91417

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache thrift to 0.25.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-393 A function or operation returns an incorrect return value or status code that does not indicate the true result of execution, causing the product to modify its behavior based on the incorrect result.
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper certificate validation and a return of wrong status code in Apache Thrift python bindings. It affects versions before 0.25.0.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking the Apache Thrift version in use. Run 'thrift --version' or inspect installed packages via 'pip show thrift' or 'apt list --installed | grep thrift' to verify if the version is below 0.25.0.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass security checks or receive incorrect status codes, potentially leading to unauthorized access or misinformation about system states.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves improper certificate validation and incorrect status code returns in Apache Thrift's Python bindings. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or data exposure, which may impact compliance with standards like GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data privacy). However, the provided CVE details do not explicitly link this issue to specific compliance violations or regulatory impacts.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later immediately. Use package managers like 'pip install --upgrade thrift' or system-specific commands to apply the update.

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