CVE-2025-24404: hertzbeat — Fix

Description

XML Injection RCE by parse http sitemap xml response vulnerability in Apache HertzBeat. The attacker needs to have an authenticated account with access, and add monitor parsed by xml, returned special content can trigger the XML parsing vulnerability. This issue affects Apache HertzBeat (incubating): before 1.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.7.0, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-91 CWE-91

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	hertzbeat	< 1.7.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/4ydy3tqbpwmhl79mcj3pxwqz62nggrfd

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/06/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24404? +

XML Injection RCE by parse http sitemap xml response vulnerability in Apache HertzBeat. The attacker needs to have an authenticated account with access, and add monitor parsed by xml, returned special content can trigger the XML parsing vulnerability. This issue affects Apache HertzBeat (incubating): before 1.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.7.0, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-24404? +

CVE-2025-24404 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24404? +

CVE-2025-24404 affects products from apache, specifically: hertzbeat. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-24404? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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