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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://github.com/ConsenSys/discovery/security/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g
Scores
CVSS v3
5.3
EPSS
0.0049
EPSS Percentile
38.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-330
CWE-323
Status
published
Products (2)
consensys/discovery
< 0.4.5
tech.pegasys.discovery/discovery
0 - 0.4.5Maven
Published
Jan 19, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026