CVE-2026-41608: Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability in Apache Thrift Python binding

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-41608 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting thrift. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability in Apache Thrift Python bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.24.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.24.0, which fixes the issue.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-409
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-27 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache thrift UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.24.0

Fixed in: 0.24.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thrift || rpm -q thrift || thrift --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.24.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thrift

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thrift

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Python (pip) · thrift · FIXED · 0.24.0 · vulnerable: < 0.24.0 · source

pip install --upgrade "thrift>=0.24.0" pip show thrift

Fedora 46 · gnome-shell-extension-tiling-assistant · FIXED · 56-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321

Debian 12 · thrift · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · thrift · NO FIX YET

RHEL AI (RHEL AI) 3 · thrift · NOT AFFECTED

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41608?

thrift: upgrade to 0.24.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41608 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41608 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41608 affect?

CVE-2026-41608 affects thrift. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability in Apache Thrift Python bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.24.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.24.0, which fixes the issue.

How urgent is CVE-2026-41608?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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