CVE-2018-1000093

Name: CVE-2018-1000093
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-13T15:29:01.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000093 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authentication, as a result the walletd and the simplewallet RPC daemons will process any commands sent to them, resulting in remote command execution and a takeover of the cryptocurrency wallet if an attacker can trick an application such as a web browser into connecting and sending a command for example. This attack appears to be exploitable via a victim visiting a webpage hosting malicious content that trigger such behavior.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authentication, as a result the walletd and the simplewallet RPC daemons will process any commands sent to them, resulting in remote command execution and a takeover of the cryptocurrency wallet if an attacker can trick an application such as a web browser into connecting and sending a command for example. This attack appears to be exploitable via a victim visiting a webpage hosting malicious content that trigger such behavior.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cryptonote	Cryptonote	<= 0.8.9

References

https://github.com/amjuarez/bytecoin/issues/217Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cryptonotefoundation/cryptonote/issues/172Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.ayrx.me/cryptonote-unauthenticated-json-rpcExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/amjuarez/bytecoin/issues/217Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cryptonotefoundation/cryptonote/issues/172Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.ayrx.me/cryptonote-unauthenticated-json-rpcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000093?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000093?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000093 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000093?

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