Vulnerability in Apache Apisix
CVE-2026-75005
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (53.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 53rd percentile — 53.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.007 · change: -0.001
Affected products
- Apache Apisix — versions 3.17.0
- Apache Software Foundation Apisix — versions 3.17.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- lists.apache.org/thread/wfs7c9l8sokrh9hzv84lno12nx2zxpjk (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-75005?
- CVE-2026-75005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Apisix, classified under Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-27.
- How severe is CVE-2026-75005?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.