CVE-2025-48208: apache software foundation apache hertzbeat (incubating) LDAP Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-48208 is a high (CVSS 8.8) LDAP Injection vulnerability in apache software foundation apache hertzbeat (incubating). EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 09-09-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-11-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-90Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')The product constructs all or part of an LDAP query using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended LDAP query when it is sent to a downstream component.