Vulnerability Description
node-opcua is an OPC UA implementation for TypeScript and Node.js. Prior to 2.166.0, the UserNameIdentityToken authentication handler in packages/node-opcua-server/source/opcua_server.ts decrypts an RSA-OAEP password blob but does not verify that the trailing bytes match the current session serverNonce. An unauthenticated remote attacker can obtain the server public key through GetEndpoints and forge a blob whose little-endian length produces an empty password passed to isValidUser, compromising accounts that accept an empty password. Missing nonce binding also allows a captured UserNameIdentityToken ciphertext to be replayed in another session, and SecurityMode=None removes the separate client-signature safeguard. This issue is fixed in version 2.166.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/node-opcua/node-opcua/commit/c6b05738682f5c8d70b1ea275c881f01
- https://github.com/node-opcua/node-opcua/releases/tag/v2.166.0
- https://github.com/node-opcua/node-opcua/security/advisories/GHSA-mq36-523m-x7vv
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54155?
CVE-2026-54155 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). node-opcua is an OPC UA implementation for TypeScript and Node.js. Prior to 2.166.0, the UserNameIdentityToken authentication handler in packages/node-opcua-server/source/opcua_server.ts decrypts an R...
How severe is CVE-2026-54155?
CVE-2026-54155 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54155?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.