CVE-2024-45505

Name: CVE-2024-45505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-18T09:15:05.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45505 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache HertzBeat (incubating). This vulnerability can only be exploited by authorized attackers. This issue affects Apache HertzBeat (incubating): before 1.6.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.1, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache HertzBeat (incubating). This vulnerability can only be exploited by authorized attackers. This issue affects Apache HertzBeat (incubating): before 1.6.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.1, which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Hertzbeat	< 1.6.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/gvbc68krhqhht7mkkkx7k13k6k6fdhy0Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/h8k14o1bfyod66p113pkgnt1s52p6p19Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/16/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45505?

How severe is CVE-2024-45505?

CVE-2024-45505 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45505?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST