How severe is CVE-2026-75005?

CVE-2026-75005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-75005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-75005?

CVE-2026-75005 affects Apache Apisix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-75005?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-75005 published?

CVE-2026-75005 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

CVE-2026-75005

CVE-2026-75005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Apisix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-407.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-407
Affected product: Apache Apisix
Published: 2026-08-27
Last modified: 2026-08-28

Description

Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache APISIX. A single small request can pin a gateway worker at 100% CPU for an extended period in graphql-limit-count routes. This issue affects Apache APISIX: 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-75005?: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache APISIX. A single small request can pin a gateway worker at 100% CPU for an extended period in graphql-limit-count routes. This issue affects Apache APISIX: 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-75005?: CVE-2026-75005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-75005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-75005?: CVE-2026-75005 affects Apache Apisix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-75005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-75005 published?: CVE-2026-75005 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:3.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

47.84.119.82 (ipv4-addr)