CVE-2026-126495
MQTTX through 1.13.3 Stored XSS via Topic Tree and JSON Tree Tooltips
Description
MQTTX desktop through 1.13.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject script by publishing malicious MQTT topic names or payloads rendered unescaped in tooltips. Attackers controlling a broker or publishing to subscribed topics can execute script in the Electron renderer, which has nodeIntegration enabled, when victims hover Topic Tree or JSON tree nodes.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2026, 1:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2026, 1:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-126495
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MQTTX desktop to the latest version.
- Avoid using unescaped data in tooltips.
- Disable nodeIntegration in Electron renderers.
- Sanitize MQTT topic names and payloads.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MQTTX desktop through 1.13.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject script by publishing malicious MQTT topic names or payloads rendered unescaped in tooltips. Attackers controlling a broker or publishing to subscribed topics can execute script in the Electron renderer, which has nodeIntegration enabled, when victims hover Topic Tree or JSON tree nodes. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/126xxx/CVE-2026-126495.json">CVE-2026-126495</a> Added Reference https://github.com/emqx/MQTTX Added Reference https://github.com/emqx/MQTTX/blob/v1.13.3/src/background.ts#L276-L283 Added Reference https://github.com/emqx/MQTTX/blob/v1.13.3/src/widgets/JSONViewer.vue#L175-L184 Added Reference https://github.com/emqx/MQTTX/blob/v1.13.3/src/widgets/TreeView.vue#L195-L226 Added Reference https://github.com/emqx/MQTTX/issues/2180 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mqttx-through-1.13.3-stored-xss-via-topic-tree-and-json-tree-tooltips