CVE-2026-96287
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Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in Apache Thrift Perl Bindings

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift Perl 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
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2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-96287
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91576

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-407 An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached.

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Executive Summary

This is an Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Perl bindings. It means certain operations in the Perl implementation of Apache Thrift may take longer than expected to complete, potentially leading to performance degradation or denial of service.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apache Thrift Perl bindings before version 0.25.0. Detection involves checking the installed version of Apache Thrift. 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 could cause high CPU usage or system slowdowns when processing certain inputs in applications using Apache Thrift Perl bindings. This may lead to degraded performance or crashes in affected systems.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is related to inefficient algorithmic complexity in Apache Thrift Perl bindings, which could lead to denial of service due to high resource consumption. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by potentially causing service disruptions or unauthorized access if exploited, but no direct compliance impact is specified in the provided data.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later to address the inefficient algorithmic complexity issue in the Perl bindings.

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