REDHAT-BUG-2451446: High severity NATS NATS Server vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2026
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Updated

NATS-Server is a High-Performance server for NATS.io, a cloud and edge native messaging system. Prior to versions 2.11.15 and 2.12.6, when using ACLs on message subjects, these ACLs were not applied in the $MQTT.> namespace, allowing MQTT clients to bypass ACL checks for MQTT subjects. Versions 2.11.15 and 2.12.6 contain a fix. No known workarounds are available.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NATS NATS Server<2.11.15, <2.12.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade NATS-Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11.15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade NATS-Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.12.6

Event History

Mar 25, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2451446?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2451446 is high, rated at 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2451446?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2451446, update your NATS Server to version 2.11.15 or 2.12.6 or later.

3

What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-2451446 describe?

REDHAT-BUG-2451446 describes a vulnerability where ACLs were not applied correctly in the $MQTT.> namespace, allowing MQTT clients to bypass ACL checks.

4

What are the affected versions of the NATS Server in REDHAT-BUG-2451446?

The affected versions of the NATS Server in REDHAT-BUG-2451446 are prior to versions 2.11.15 and 2.12.6.

5

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2451446 on MQTT clients?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2451446 is that MQTT clients can bypass ACL checks for MQTT subjects, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

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