CVE-2026-94636
Apache Thrift: Python `TZlibTransport` stops enforcing its decompressed-size limit once the limit is exactly used up
Description
Improper handling of highly compressed data (data amplification), Function call with incorrectly specified arguments, Improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability in Apache Thrift py bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 2, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 2, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-94636.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/1rpq0d0g6yzjjzl1z27lwmvhzkn6rbrs | |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/33otcgbqd27wf6qq810q56znzbomnhg1 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper handling of highly compressed data (data amplification), Function call with incorrectly specified arguments, Improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability in Apache Thrift py bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-409 Added CWE CWE-628 Added CWE CWE-1284 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94636.json">CVE-2026-94636</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/1rpq0d0g6yzjjzl1z27lwmvhzkn6rbrs Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/33otcgbqd27wf6qq810q56znzbomnhg1