HIGH
CVE-2024-42512
CWE-208Published: February 10, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Vulnerability in the OPC UA .NET Standard Stack before 1.5.374.158 allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass application authentication when the deprecated Basic128Rsa15 security policy is enabled.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-42512 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
opcfoundation1 product(s)
ua .net standard stack
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (1)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-42512
CVSS Score8.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-208
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 10, 2025
Related CVEs (CWE-208)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-42512 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.