CVE-2016-5397: The Apache Thrift Go client library exposed the potential during code generation for command injection due...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5397 is a command-injection risk in Apache Thrift's Go client code generation workflow. It affects Apache Thrift 0.9.3 and older and is fixed in 0.10.0. Business risk is mainly in build or developer systems that generate Go code from Thrift definitions, especially when inputs are untrusted. Exposure is most likely in development, CI, release, or packaging environments running Apache Thrift Go code generation with versions 0.9.3 or older. Runtime-only services that do not invoke vulnerable code generation appear less exposed based on the provided evidence. Treat this as a targeted build-chain risk, not a broad internet-facing emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize remediation where Thrift Go code generation runs in CI or accepts external input. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Thrift to 0.10.0 or later where feasible.; Apply vendor-packaged updates, including relevant Red Hat advisories where applicable.; Avoid generating Go code from untrusted Thrift definitions until fixed..

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Jun 7, 2026, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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