CVE-2026-75005

Apache APISIX: Unauthenticated CPU-exhaustion DoS

Published Aug 27, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix:3.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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References
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache apisix
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache apisix
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Description 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.
Title Apache APISIX: Unauthenticated CPU-exhaustion DoS
Weaknesses CWE-407
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, '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'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 27, 2026, 12:06 PM
Reserved
Aug 17, 2026, 12:56 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 27, 2026, 10:16 AM
Modified
Aug 28, 2026, 8:40 PM