Vulnerability Description
Description The DRPC server kept a map from function name to request queue and created an entry the first time a function name was seen. No code path ever removed an entry: request cleanup removed the request from its queue, and the shutdown path drained queues, but the queue object and its map entry remained for the life of the process. Function names come from the client and are not constrained to functions any topology has registered, so the number of retained entries is bounded only by the number of distinct names an attacker chooses to send, and each retained entry holds the name itself. `drpc.authorizer` is unset by default, so no credentials are required to reach the endpoint. The retained state is permanent rather than a transient load spike, so the effect accumulates until the DRPC server exhausts its heap. Mitigation Upgrade to 3.1.0, where a function's queue is removed once nothing is waiting in it. Users who cannot upgrade immediately should configure `drpc.authorizer` so that only trusted principals can reach the DRPC endpoints, and should ensure the DRPC ports are not reachable from untrusted networks. Credit The ASF -- found using Claude agents to study the security of open-source projects, validated and reported by Apache Storm.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/7sgzvv5lzz93jn6vy74qfk105bhmkrzs
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/13/18
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-82439?
CVE-2026-82439 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Description The DRPC server kept a map from function name to request queue and created an entry the first time a function name was seen. No code path ever removed an entry: request cleanup removed th...
How severe is CVE-2026-82439?
CVE-2026-82439 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-82439?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.