VDB-345004 · CVE-2026-24343 · GCVE-0-2026-24343

Apache Hertzbeat up to 1.7.x XPath Expression resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Hertzbeat up to 1.7.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XPath Expression Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-24343. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Hertzbeat up to 1.7.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component XPath Expression Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-24343. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/11/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 1.8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Hertzbeat

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Hertzbeat 1.8.0

Timelineinfo

02/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/11/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-24343 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-24343
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-345004

Entryinfo

Created: 02/09/2026 17:55
Updated: 02/11/2026 12:43
Changes: 02/09/2026 17:55 (52), 02/10/2026 12:37 (1), 02/11/2026 12:43 (11)
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