CVE-2017-10910: MQTT.js 2.x.x prior to 2.15.0 issue in handling PUBLISH tickets may lead to an attacker causing a denial-of-se

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-10910?

mqtt.js: upgrade to 2.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-10910 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10910 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-10910 affect?

CVE-2017-10910 affects mqtt.js. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). MQTT.js 2.x.x prior to 2.15.0 issue in handling PUBLISH tickets may lead to an attacker causing a denial-of-service condition.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-10910?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2017-10910 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting mqtt.js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MQTT.js 2.x.x prior to 2.15.0 issue in handling PUBLISH tickets may lead to an attacker causing a denial-of-service condition.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-674
Published	2017-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: mqtt.js project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-28 02:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mqtt.js project mqtt.js UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0.0 and < 2.15.0

Fixed in: 2.15.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls mqtt.js

2. UPGRADE to 2.15.0

npm install mqtt.js@">=2.15.0"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0

npm view mqtt.js versions npm install mqtt.js@"<2.0.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-10910?

mqtt.js: upgrade to 2.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-10910 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10910 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-10910 affect?

CVE-2017-10910 affects mqtt.js. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). MQTT.js 2.x.x prior to 2.15.0 issue in handling PUBLISH tickets may lead to an attacker causing a denial-of-service condition.

How urgent is CVE-2017-10910?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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