CVE-2024-50948
HIGH
Published Dec 3, 2024
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
mochiMQTT v2.6.3 is vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to improper resource management. An attacker can exhaust system memory and crash the broker by establishing and maintaining a large number of malicious, long-term publish/subscribe sessions.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-50948? +
mochiMQTT v2.6.3 is vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to improper resource management. An attacker can exhaust system memory and crash the broker by establishing and maintaining a large number of malicious, long-term publish/subscribe sessions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-50948? +
CVE-2024-50948 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-50948? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.