CVE-2023-31581: Sureness core Sureness Uses Hardcoded Key Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3j2f-58rq-g6p7
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-798
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-31581 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sureness uses hardcoded key vulnerability (CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials) affecting Sureness core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves sureness uses hardcoded key. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.8.

CVE-2023-31581 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-31581
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3j2f-58rq-g6p7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Affected Product Sureness core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-31581

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sureness 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.

com.usthe.sureness:sureness-core fixed: 1.0.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.usthe.sureness</groupId>
    <artifactId>sureness-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.8</version>
</dependency>
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 -Dincludes=com.usthe.sureness

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-31581, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.usthe.sureness

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sureness core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.usthe.sureness 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-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials, where the product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. In Sureness 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

Dromara Sureness before v1.0.8 was discovered to use a hardcoded key.

CVE-2023-31581 Affected Sureness core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.usthe.sureness:sureness-core
maven/com.usthe.sureness/sureness-core
Maven
< 1.0.8
1.0.8

References

NVD — CVE-2023-31581 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-31581
Sureness core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dromara/sureness/issues/164
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/dromara/sureness/commit/12987a72cbf1eabbca1e308ed1fe9445958aeca7
Sureness core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dromara/sureness
Sureness core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xubowenW/JWTissues/blob/main/sureness%20secure%20issues.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31581?
CVE-2023-31581 is a security vulnerability in Sureness core involving Sureness uses hardcoded key under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials.
Which Sureness core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.8 across affected packages: com.usthe.sureness:sureness-core.
What version fixes CVE-2023-31581?
Upgrading to 1.0.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sureness-core affected?
Yes, com.usthe.sureness:sureness-core is affected in releases prior to 1.0.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-31581?
CVE-2023-31581 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-31581?
CVE-2023-31581 is classified under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials (The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-31581?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.usthe.sureness'. 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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}