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CVE-2026-41603: Apache Thrift: Java TSSLTransportFactory hostname verification

Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch vulnerability in Apache Thrift. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.23.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.23.0, which fixes the issue.

HighCVSS 8.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Apache Thrift before 0.23.0 may fail to properly verify that a TLS certificate matches the intended hostname in Java TSSLTransportFactory. An attacker positioned on the network path could potentially make a secure connection look valid, risking exposure of sensitive data and limited integrity impact. Organizations are likely exposed if they run Apache Thrift before 0.23.0, especially Java services using TSSLTransportFactory for TLS-protected Thrift connections. Exposure depends on whether vulnerable Thrift code is present and used in security-sensitive network paths. Treat this as a high-priority dependency remediation for Java services using Apache Thrift TLS. Prioritize internet-facing, partner-facing, and sensitive internal data paths, but do not assume exploitation without supporting evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.23.0 or later.; Use Red Hat fixed packages where Thrift is supplied through Red Hat channels.; Check vendor advisories for product-specific backports and timelines..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.2 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
3ADP providers
12Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.2CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2redhat-SADP
7.4CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N2.25.2CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.2High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-41603Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

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  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

CVECVE Program Container
CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc
redhat-SADPApache Thrift: apache.com/apache/thrift: Apache Thrift: Security Bypass via Improper Certificate Hostname Validation
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-04-28T10:01:29.782Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-04-28T09:19:40.564Z: Made public.

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Apache Software FoundationApache Thrift0unaffected
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