CVE-2016-10523
CVE-2016-10523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mqtt-packet Project Mqtt-packet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mqtt-packet Project Mqtt-packet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MQTT before 3.4.6 and 4.0.x before 4.0.5 allows specifically crafted MQTT packets to crash the application, making a DoS attack feasible with very little bandwidth.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10523?
- MQTT before 3.4.6 and 4.0.x before 4.0.5 allows specifically crafted MQTT packets to crash the application, making a DoS attack feasible with very little bandwidth.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10523?
- CVE-2016-10523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-10523 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-10523?
- CVE-2016-10523 affects Mqtt-packet Project Mqtt-packet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10523?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-10523 published?
- CVE-2016-10523 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/mcollina/mosca/issues/393
- https://github.com/mqttjs/mqtt-packet/pull/8
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/75
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mqtt-packet_project:mqtt-packet:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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