CVE-2023-1618: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-37vx-v53j-77pr
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-489 CWE-1188
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1618 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-489: Active Debug Code) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product is released with debugging code still enabled or active.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-1618 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1618
GHSA Identifier GHSA-37vx-v53j-77pr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-489: Active Debug Code
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-1618

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-1618, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-489: Active Debug Code, where the product is released with debugging code still enabled or active. In Software, 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

Active Debug Code vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC WS Series WS0-GETH00200 all versions allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and illegally log into the affected module by connecting to it via telnet which is hidden function and is enabled by default when shipped from the factory. As a result, a remote attacker with unauthorized login can reset the module, and if certain conditions are met, he/she can disclose or tamper with the module's configuration or rewrite the firmware.

References

NVD — CVE-2023-1618 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1618
jvn.jp/vu/jvnvu96063959 WEB
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU96063959
www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-adv... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-138-02
www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerabil... WEB
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-002_en.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1618?
CVE-2023-1618 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-489: Active Debug Code.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1618?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1618?
CVE-2023-1618 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1618?
CVE-2023-1618 is classified under CWE-489: Active Debug Code (The product is released with debugging code still enabled or active.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-1618?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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