CVE-2026-94638
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Uncontrolled Resource Allocation in Apache Thrift PHP Bindings

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in Apache Thrift PHP 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-2026-94638
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91562

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an allocation of resources without limits or throttling issue in Apache Thrift PHP bindings. It allows an attacker to potentially cause a denial of service by consuming excessive server resources.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apache Thrift PHP bindings before version 0.25.0. Detection involves checking the installed version of Apache Thrift on your system. Use the command 'thrift --version' to verify the version. If the output shows a version earlier than 0.25.0, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to resource exhaustion, causing system slowdowns or crashes. This may disrupt services relying on Apache Thrift PHP bindings, especially if no throttling is in place.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Apache Thrift PHP bindings, which could lead to denial-of-service conditions. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by disrupting availability of systems handling sensitive data, potentially violating requirements for data integrity and availability.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later to address the allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in the PHP bindings.

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