CVE-2026-75005 json
Apache APISIX: Unauthenticated CPU-exhaustion DoS
published 2026-08-27 2 mo ago modified 2026-09-08 2 mo ago also BIT-apisix-2026-75005 , EUVD-2026-66957
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 54%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache APISIX.
A single small request can pin a gateway worker at 100% CPU for an extended period in graphql-limit-count routes.
This issue affects Apache APISIX: 3.17.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.
Patch / fix
- bitnami apisix 3.18.0
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 4.0 | 8.7 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
| CNA | 4.0 | 8.7 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| bitnami | apisix | >=3.17.0, <3.18.0 |
3.18.0 |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache APISIX
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-407 Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity
References
-
lists.apache.org
/thread/wfs7c9l8sokrh9hzv84lno12nx2zxpjk
vendor-advisory, mailing-list, advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/13
mailing-list, third-party-advisory, advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-75005
web
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-75005
- NVD CVE-2026-75005
- OSV BIT-apisix-2026-75005
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