CVE-2026-41607: Apache Thrift: C++ JSON OOB read
CSIRTS triage
- What
- The C++ JSON implementation has an out-of-bounds read vulnerability allowing information disclosure.
- Who is affected
- Systems using Apache Thrift C++ with JSON protocol support.
- Urgency
- Medium; not currently exploited but OOB reads can leak sensitive memory.
- Action
- Upgrade to patched Apache Thrift version or disable JSON protocol until patch is available.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41607
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-416070.90% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 56% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-41607 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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