How severe is CVE-2023-32171?

CVE-2023-32171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32171?

CVE-2023-32171 affects Unified-automation Uagateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32171?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-32171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36439.

When was CVE-2023-32171 published?

CVE-2023-32171 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32171

CVE-2023-32171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unified-automation Uagateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36439
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Unified-automation Uagateway
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unified Automation UaGateway OPC UA Server Null Pointer Dereference Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Unified Automation UaGateway. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ImportCsv method. A crafted XML payload can cause a null pointer dereference. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20495.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32171?: Unified Automation UaGateway OPC UA Server Null Pointer Dereference Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Unified Automation UaGateway. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ImportCsv method. A crafted XML payload can cause a null pointer dereference. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20495.
How severe is CVE-2023-32171?: CVE-2023-32171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32171?: CVE-2023-32171 affects Unified-automation Uagateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-32171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36439.
When was CVE-2023-32171 published?: CVE-2023-32171 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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