Vulnerability Description
MQTTX is an MQTT 5.0 desktop client and MQTT testing tool. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was introduced in MQTTX v1.12.0 due to improper handling of MQTT message payload rendering. Malicious payloads containing HTML or JavaScript could be rendered directly in the MQTTX message viewer. If exploited, this could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the application UI — for example, attempting to access MQTT connection credentials or trigger unintended actions through script injection. This vulnerability is especially relevant when MQTTX is used with brokers in untrusted or multi-tenant environments, where message content cannot be fully controlled. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.12.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/emqx/MQTTX/commit/2963f78a4b3227cdb93597f546a75b75dee1059f
- https://github.com/emqx/MQTTX/security/advisories/GHSA-29gf-9r9v-j4m3
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-62413?
CVE-2025-62413 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). MQTTX is an MQTT 5.0 desktop client and MQTT testing tool. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was introduced in MQTTX v1.12.0 due to improper handling of MQTT message payload rendering. Malici...
How severe is CVE-2025-62413?
CVE-2025-62413 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-62413?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.