Apache Thrift up to 0.23.x c_glib TLS Client certificate host validation

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Thrift up to 0.23.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component c_glib TLS Client Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to certificate host validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-48144. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Apache Thrift up to 0.23.x and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component c_glib TLS Client Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate host validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-297. The product communicates with a host that provides a certificate, but the product does not properly ensure that the certificate is actually associated with that host. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.
The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-48144. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/26/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1587.003.
Upgrading to version 0.24.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6
VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploiting
Class: Certificate host validationCWE: CWE-297 / CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Thrift 0.24.0
Timeline
07/26/2026 Advisory disclosed07/26/2026 VulDB entry created
07/26/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-48144 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48144
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-383332
Entry
Created: 07/26/2026 18:22Changes: 07/26/2026 18:22 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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