4.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
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 !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update FlashMQ to version 1.23.2 or later to fix resource leaks.
  • Update FlashMQ to version 1.23.2.
  • Restart the broker after updating.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-62723.

URL Resource
https://github.com/halfgaar/FlashMQ/commit/e86c49360ef4387440c97f591770cdb9284b4ee9
https://github.com/halfgaar/FlashMQ/issues/154
https://github.com/halfgaar/FlashMQ/security/advisories/GHSA-7mhp-22q4-r6vv
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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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
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 4.3
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