CVE-2026-96294
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Uncaught Exception Handling Flaw in Apache Thrift NodeJS Bindings

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-96294, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description

Uncaught exception, Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Apache Thrift NodeJS 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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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache thrift to 0.25.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-248 An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.
CWE-755 The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an uncaught exception issue in Apache Thrift's NodeJS bindings due to improper handling of exceptional conditions. It affects versions before 0.25.0 and could lead to unexpected application behavior or crashes.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apache Thrift NodeJS bindings versions before 0.25.0. Detection involves checking the installed version of Apache Thrift on your system. Use the command 'npm list thrift' for NodeJS environments or 'thrift --version' if Thrift is installed globally.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may cause applications using affected Apache Thrift NodeJS bindings to crash or behave unpredictably, potentially leading to denial of service or data processing errors.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves improper handling of exceptions in Apache Thrift NodeJS bindings, which could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA if the software processes sensitive data, as crashes could disrupt data integrity or availability. However, no direct evidence links this specific issue to compliance violations.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift NodeJS bindings to version 0.25.0 or later to address the uncaught exception vulnerability.

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