CVE-2018-11615

Name: CVE-2018-11615
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-30T12:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to deny service on vulnerable installations of npm mosca 2.8.1. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to deny service on vulnerable installations of npm mosca 2.8.1. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of topics. A crafted regular expression can cause the broker to crash. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to deny access to the target system. Was ZDI-CAN-6306.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.35%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mosca Project	Mosca	2.8.1

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11615?

How severe is CVE-2018-11615?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11615?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST