CVE-2026-75005 HIGH

CVE-2026-75005: Apache APISIX: Unauthenticated CPU-exhaustion DoS

Vendor Apache Software Foundation
Product Apache APISIX
Weakness CWE-407
Published August 27, 2026
Last update August 27, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 27, 2026 CVE published
August 27, 2026 Record updated