CVE-2026-48144: Apache Thrift: c_glib TLS Client Missing Hostname Verification
CSIRTS triage
- What
- The c_glib TLS client implementation does not verify the server hostname, allowing potential man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Who is affected
- All deployments using Apache Thrift's c_glib TLS client component are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent; CVSS 9.1 is critical and hostname verification bypass enables interception attacks.
- Action
- Upgrade Apache Thrift to a patched version that implements proper hostname verification in the c_glib TLS client.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48144
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-2026-481440.42% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 34% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-48144 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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