CVE-2018-11615
CVE-2018-11615 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mosca Project Mosca 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-185.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-185
- Affected product: Mosca Project Mosca
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11615?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11615?
- CVE-2018-11615 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-2018-11615 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11615?
- CVE-2018-11615 affects Mosca Project Mosca. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11615?
- 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-2018-11615 published?
- CVE-2018-11615 was published on 2018-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mosca_project:mosca:2.8.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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