MEDIUM
CVE-2023-31192
CWE-457Published: October 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the ClientConnect() functionality of SoftEther VPN 5.01.9674. A specially crafted network packet can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31192 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
softether1 product(s)
vpn
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (5)
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1768Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.softether.org/9-about/News/904-SEVPN202301Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1768Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.softether.org/9-about/News/904-SEVPN202301Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-31192
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-457
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 12, 2023
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31192 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.