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CVE-2024-44460: Nanomq · Out-of-bounds Read

Affects NanomqSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 12 Sep 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubzzh-newlearner/Nanomqpkg:github/zzh-newlearner/NanomqOther threatsAffected
  • =0.21.9
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement network-level protections such as firewall rules to restrict access to Nanomq services to trusted hosts only. Deploying intrusion detection or prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with anomaly detection capabilities can help identify and block suspicious traffic patterns targeting Nanomq. Network segmentation should isolate Nanomq servers from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitoring Nanomq logs and system stability can provide early warning signs of exploitation attempts. Organizations should also engage with the Nanomq vendor or open-source community to track patch releases and apply updates promptly. In environments where high availability is critical, consider deploying redundant messaging brokers or failover mechanisms to minimize service disruption. Additionally, conducting regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on messaging infrastructure can help identify and remediate related vulnerabilities proactively.

Description

An invalid read size in Nanomq v0.21.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

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