CVE-2024-23688

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: January 19, 2024 Modified: November 29, 2025

Description

Consensys Discovery versions less than 0.4.5 uses the same AES/GCM nonce for the entire session. which should ideally be unique for every message. The node's private key isn't compromised, only the session key generated for specific peer communication is exposed.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ConsenSys/discovery/security/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
61th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

consensys