CVE-2025-62723
FlashMQ does not release memory of queued QoS messages
Description
FlashMQ is a MQTT broker/server, designed for multi-CPU environments. Prior to version 1.23.2, any authenticated user can create sessions and have them collect QoS messages. When not sent to a client, these are then not released upon (eventual) session expiration. Version 1.23.2 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 24, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 24, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FlashMQ to version 1.23.2.
- Restart the broker after updating.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FlashMQ is a MQTT broker/server, designed for multi-CPU environments. Prior to version 1.23.2, any authenticated user can create sessions and have them collect QoS messages. When not sent to a client, these are then not released upon (eventual) session expiration. Version 1.23.2 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-772 Added Reference https://github.com/halfgaar/FlashMQ/commit/e86c49360ef4387440c97f591770cdb9284b4ee9 Added Reference https://github.com/halfgaar/FlashMQ/issues/154 Added Reference https://github.com/halfgaar/FlashMQ/security/advisories/GHSA-7mhp-22q4-r6vv