How severe is CVE-2024-42646?

CVE-2024-42646 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-2024-42646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42646?

CVE-2024-42646 affects Emqx Nanomq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42646?

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.

Does CVE-2024-42646 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42646 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54786.

When was CVE-2024-42646 published?

CVE-2024-42646 was published on 2025-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42646

CVE-2024-42646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emqx Nanomq 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54786
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Emqx Nanomq
Published: 2025-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A segmentation fault in NanoMQ v0.21.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42646?: A segmentation fault in NanoMQ v0.21.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted messages.
How severe is CVE-2024-42646?: CVE-2024-42646 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-2024-42646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42646?: CVE-2024-42646 affects Emqx Nanomq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42646?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-42646 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42646 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54786.
When was CVE-2024-42646 published?: CVE-2024-42646 was published on 2025-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emqx:nanomq:0.21.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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