MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2025-21608

Meshtastic is an open source mesh networking solution. In affected firmware versions crafted packets over MQTT are able to appear as a DM in client to a node even though they were not decoded with PKC...

Vulnerability Description

Meshtastic is an open source mesh networking solution. In affected firmware versions crafted packets over MQTT are able to appear as a DM in client to a node even though they were not decoded with PKC. This issue has been addressed in version 2.5.19 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MeshtasticMeshtastic Firmware>= 2.5.0, < 2.5.19

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-21608?

CVE-2025-21608 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Meshtastic is an open source mesh networking solution. In affected firmware versions crafted packets over MQTT are able to appear as a DM in client to a node even though they were not decoded with PKC...

How severe is CVE-2025-21608?

CVE-2025-21608 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21608?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Meshtastic Meshtastic Firmware.