CVE-2026-48145: Apache Thrift: C++ TSSLSocket matchName() RFC 6125 Wildcard Bypass
CSIRTS triage
- What
- C++ TSSLSocket matchName() function incorrectly validates RFC 6125 wildcard certificates, allowing attackers to bypass hostname verification.
- Who is affected
- Deployments using Apache Thrift C++ client with SSL/TLS to servers with wildcard certificates.
- Urgency
- High; wildcard certificate bypass undermines SSL/TLS authentication trust model.
- Action
- Update to a patched Apache Thrift C++ version with correct RFC 6125 wildcard validation.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48145
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-2026-481450.43% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 36% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-48145 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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