An issue was discovered in HiveMQ Broker Control Center 4.3.2.
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
An issue was discovered in HiveMQ Broker Control Center 4.3.2. A crafted clientid parameter in an MQTT packet (sent to the Broker) is reflected in the client section of the management console. The attacker's JavaScript is loaded in a browser, which can lead to theft of the session and cookie of the administrator's account of the Broker.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-13821
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-9qcc-v828-vgx7
References
Sources
- CVE-2020-13821 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-13821 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-9qcc-v828-vgx7 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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