CVE-2026-8741
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CVE-2026-8741 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in EMQX up to 6.2.0. This affects an unknown function of the file apps/emqx/src/emqx_persistent_session_ds.erl of the component QoS 2 PUBLISH Packet Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in EMQX up to 6.2.0. This affects an unknown function of the file apps/emqx/src/emqx_persistent_session_ds.erl of the component QoS 2 PUBLISH Packet Handler. Such manipulation leads to race condition. The attack may be performed from remote. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is reported as difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emqx | Emqx | >= 5.0.0, <= 6.2.0 |
References
- https://github.com/Pathfind-tama/Report_EMQX_MQTTThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Pathfind-tama/Report_EMQX_MQTT/blob/main/MQTT%20QoS%202%20Message%20Duplication%20in%20Persistent%20Sessions.mdExploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/submit/809931Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/364329Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/364329/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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