CVE-2025-48208

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') vulnerability in Apache HertzBeat . The attacker needs to have an authenticated account with access, and the attack can only be triggered by crafting custom commands. A successful attack would result in arbitrary script execution. This issue affects Apache HertzBeat: through 1.7.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.7.3], 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-90 CWE-90

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	hertzbeat	< 1.7.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/3zrr3oo67pxxx7wgzj80kglltfshngn2

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/06/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48208? +

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') vulnerability in Apache HertzBeat . The attacker needs to have an authenticated account with access, and the attack can only be triggered by crafting custom commands. A successful attack would result in arbitrary script execution. This issue affects Apache HertzBeat: through 1.7.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.7.3], which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-48208? +

CVE-2025-48208 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-2025-48208? +

CVE-2025-48208 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-2025-48208? +

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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