CVE-2024-44460
CVE-2024-44460 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% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41037
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Emqx Nanomq
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An invalid read size in Nanomq v0.21.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-44460?
- An invalid read size in Nanomq v0.21.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
- How severe is CVE-2024-44460?
- CVE-2024-44460 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-2024-44460 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-44460?
- CVE-2024-44460 affects Emqx Nanomq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-44460?
- 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-2024-44460 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-44460 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41037.
- When was CVE-2024-44460 published?
- CVE-2024-44460 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emqx:nanomq:0.21.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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