CVE-2023-31048: OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Exposure Of Sensitive Information Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-31048 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) exposure of sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) affecting OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information in opc ua .net standard reference server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.371.86.
CVE-2023-31048 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.3
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2023-31048
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core to 1.4.371.86Upgrade OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Server to 1.4.371.86Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.CoreHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-31048, inspect your project dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core:
inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.CoreAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.371.86), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information, where the product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data. In OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2023-31048 Affected OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
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OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core
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NuGet |
< 1.4.371.86
|
1.4.371.86
|
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OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Server
|
NuGet |
< 1.4.371.86
|
1.4.371.86
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-4cvp-hr63-822j",
"modified" : "2023-12-12T19:45:15Z",
"published" : "2023-05-05T02:19:11Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-31048" ],
"summary" : "Exposure of Sensitive Information in OPC UA .NET Standard Reference Server",
"details" : "This security update resolves a vulnerability in the OPC UA .NET Standard Reference Server that allows\nremote attackers to send malicious requests that expose sensitive information.\n\nhttps://files.opcfoundation.org/SecurityBulletins/OPC%20Foundation%20Security%20Bulletin%20CVE-2023-31048.pdf",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "NuGet",
"name" : "OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.4.371.86"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "NuGet",
"name" : "OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Server"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "1.4.371.86"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard/security/advisories/GHSA-4cvp-hr63-822j"
}, {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-31048"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://files.opcfoundation.org/SecurityBulletins/OPC%20Foundation%20Security%20Bulletin%20CVE-2023-31048.pdf"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard/releases"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard/releases/tag/1.4.371.86"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-200", "CWE-209" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2023-05-05T02:19:11Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2023-12-12T17:15:07Z"
}
}