How severe is CVE-2026-85476?

CVE-2026-85476 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2026-85476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-85476?

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-2026-85476 published?

CVE-2026-85476 was published on 2026-10-02.

CVE-2026-85476

CVE-2026-85476 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Published: 2026-10-02
Last modified: 2026-10-02

Description

Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') vulnerability in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85476?: Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') vulnerability in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-85476?: CVE-2026-85476 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-85476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-85476?: 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-2026-85476 published?: CVE-2026-85476 was published on 2026-10-02.

References

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