CVE-2026-96286: Apache Thrift: Perl servers end `serve()` when serving one connection fails
Published Oct 2, 2026
·Updated
Uncaught exception 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache Thrift<0.25.0
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache Thriftto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.25.0
Event History
Oct 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which deployments are affected?
Apache Thrift deployments using the Perl bindings before version 0.25.0 are affected. The issue concerns Perl servers handling connections through serve().
2
What is the impact of a failed connection?
An uncaught exception while serving a single connection can cause the Perl server's serve() operation to end, interrupting service for subsequent connections.
3
What should teams do to remediate the issue?
Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.