CVE-2019-6120

Name: CVE-2019-6120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-06T18:15:10.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in NiceHash Miner before 2.0.3.0. A missing rate limit while adding a wallet via Email address allows remote attackers to submit a large number of email addresses to identify valid ones. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in NiceHash Miner before 2.0.3.0. A missing rate limit while adding a wallet via Email address allows remote attackers to submit a large number of email addresses to identify valid ones. By exploiting this vulnerability with CVE-2019-6122 (Username Enumeration) an adversary can enumerate a large number of valid users' Email addresses.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nicehash	Miner	< 2.0.3.0

References

https://cyberworldmirror.com/nicehash-vulnerability-leaked-miners-information/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OubhuTRzuTMnkZ9SCFb8BtJVbTu840wDxyWu3VWHwvs/editExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cyberworldmirror.com/nicehash-vulnerability-leaked-miners-information/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OubhuTRzuTMnkZ9SCFb8BtJVbTu840wDxyWu3VWHwvs/editExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6120?

How severe is CVE-2019-6120?

CVE-2019-6120 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6120?

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