How severe is CVE-2024-45505?

CVE-2024-45505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45505?

CVE-2024-45505 affects Apache Hertzbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45505?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-45505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41514.

When was CVE-2024-45505 published?

CVE-2024-45505 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45505

CVE-2024-45505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Hertzbeat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41514
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Apache Hertzbeat
Published: 2024-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45505?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-45505?: CVE-2024-45505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45505?: CVE-2024-45505 affects Apache Hertzbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-45505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41514.
When was CVE-2024-45505 published?: CVE-2024-45505 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:hertzbeat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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