CVE-2026-48145 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of Apache Thrift C++ bindings before version 0.24.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to upgrade to version 0.24.0. This includes reviewing and updating affected systems, monitoring for potential exploitation attempts, and ensuring that compensating controls are in place for exposed systems.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-48145 vulnerability is caused by improper validation of certificates with host mismatch in Apache Thrift C++ bindings. This issue can be exploited by attackers to compromise the security of affected systems. Apache Thrift versions before 0.24.0 are affected. Users should review their deployments and plan for an upgrade to version 0.24.0 or later. Affected users should review and update their systems to prevent potential attacks, monitor for potential exploitation attempts, and ensure that compensating controls are in place for exposed systems. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details, and users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.24.0, which fixes the issue.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.24.0 or later
• Review and update affected systems
• Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-27T12:16:44.840Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently 8.2 HIGH. This Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch vulnerability in Apache Thrift C++ bindings affects Apache Thrift before version 0.24.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.24.0, which fixes the issue. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details.

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