78 xiaozhi-esp32 up to 2.2.6 MQTT Goodbye mqtt_protocol.cc Application::GetInstance session_id denial of service
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in 78 xiaozhi-esp32 up to 2.2.6. This issue affects the function Application::GetInstance of the file main/protocols/mqtt_protocol.cc of the component MQTT Goodbye Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument session_id can lead to denial of service.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-13491. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.
Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in 78 xiaozhi-esp32 up to 2.2.6. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function Application::GetInstance of the file main/protocols/mqtt_protocol.cc of the component MQTT Goodbye Handler. The manipulation of the argument session_id with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-13491. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.
It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Applying the patch e182471f8c5a22434346bd98da34d3b66c8c8b3e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-39991). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/78/xiaozhi-esp32/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4
VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: e182471f8c5a22434346bd98da34d3b66c8c8b3e
Timeline
06/27/2026 Advisory disclosed06/27/2026 VulDB entry created
06/28/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 2022
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒
CVE: CVE-2026-13491 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-13491
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374488
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 06/27/2026 18:09Updated: 06/28/2026 15:24
Changes: 06/27/2026 18:09 (62), 06/28/2026 15:24 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: dem0000
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #838439: 78 xiaozhi-esp32 2aeecd4e014780ac15cfa4866906cca16267010d Denial of Service (by dem0000)
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