Prototype Pollution: Apache Thrift Node.js Bindings <0.25.0
CVE-2026-94646 Published on October 2, 2026
Apache Thrift: Node.js `server.js` ends the process on any per-connection error (+ two triggers)
Uncaught exception, Improper validation of specified quantity in input, Improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes ('prototype pollution') vulnerability in Apache Thrift nodejs bindings.
This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-94646 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Types
Uncaught Exception
An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught. When an exception is not caught, it may cause the program to crash or expose sensitive information.
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties.
What is a Prototype Pollution Vulnerability?
The software receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.
CVE-2026-94646 has been classified to as a Prototype Pollution vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-94646
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift:- Before 0.25.0 is affected.