CVE-2026-24343: Apache HertzBeat · XPath Injection
Affects Apache HertzBeatSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 1.8.0 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.8.0
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 10 Feb 2026
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Apache HertzBeat to 1.8.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache HertzBeat | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-24343, European organizations should immediately upgrade Apache HertzBeat to version 1.8.0 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data that may be used in XPath expressions, employing allowlists for expected input formats and escaping special characters. Network-level controls such as web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block suspicious XPath injection patterns. Monitoring and logging of application inputs and query executions should be enhanced to detect anomalous activity indicative of injection attempts. Organizations should conduct code reviews and security testing focused on XML and XPath handling within their HertzBeat deployments and any custom integrations. Additionally, restricting access to the HertzBeat interface to trusted networks and enforcing strong authentication can reduce exposure. Regular security awareness training for developers and administrators on injection vulnerabilities will help prevent similar issues. Finally, maintaining an up-to-date inventory of affected systems and applying vulnerability management processes ensures timely response to such threats.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Data within XPath Expressions ('XPath Injection') vulnerability in Apache HertzBeat. This issue affects Apache HertzBeat: from 1.7.1 before 1.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.8.0, which fixes the issue.