CVE-2016-8889

Name: CVE-2016-8889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-28T15:59:16.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8889 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 (fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027), the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 (fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027), the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Bitcoin Knots Project	Bitcoin Knots	0.11.0	—
Bitcoin Knots Project	Bitcoin Knots	0.11.1	—
Bitcoin Knots Project	Bitcoin Knots	0.11.2	—
Bitcoin Knots Project	Bitcoin Knots	0.12.0	—
Bitcoin Knots Project	Bitcoin Knots	0.12.0.knots20160226	Rc1
Bitcoin Knots Project	Bitcoin Knots	0.12.1.knots20160629	Rc2
Bitcoin Knots Project	Bitcoin Knots	0.13.0.knots20160814	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1618462.0Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bitcoinknots/bitcoin/blob/v0.13.1.knots20161027/doc/release-notes.mdPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1618462.0Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bitcoinknots/bitcoin/blob/v0.13.1.knots20161027/doc/release-notes.mdPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8889?

How severe is CVE-2016-8889?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8889 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8889?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST