CVE-2025-26866: Apache HugeGraph-Server · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affects Apache HugeGraph-ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 1.7.0 : patch Apache HugeGraph-Server soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 63% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.7.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavenorg.apache.hugegraph/hugegraph-serverpkg:maven/org.apache.hugegraph/hugegraph-serverOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediate upgrade to Apache HugeGraph-Server version 1.7.0 or later, which includes the fix for this vulnerability.
- Implement network-level controls to restrict access to the cluster communication ports, allowing only trusted IP addresses and nodes to connect.
- Use firewall rules and segmentation to isolate HugeGraph clusters from untrusted networks.
- Monitor cluster membership and logs for any unauthorized or suspicious Raft node join attempts.
- Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) to detect anomalous serialized payloads or unusual cluster behavior.
- Regularly audit and review cluster configurations to ensure IP-based authentication and class whitelisting are enforced.
- Educate administrators about the risks of insecure deserialization and the importance of applying vendor patches promptly.
- Consider deploying additional runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect exploitation attempts in real time.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists where a malicious Raft node can exploit insecure Hessian deserialization within the PD store. The fix enforces IP-based authentication to restrict cluster membership and implements a strict class whitelist to harden the Hessian serialization process against object injection attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.7.0, which fixes the issue.