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

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.

Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.

Affected products and versions

References and patches

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/wfs7c9l8sokrh9hzv84lno12nx2zxpjk vendor-advisoryMailing ListVendor Advisory
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/13 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory