CVE-2023-37192

Name: CVE-2023-37192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-07T00:15:10.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-37192 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory management and protection issues in Bitcoin Core v22 allows attackers to modify the stored sending address within the app's memory, potentially allowing them to redirect Bitcoin transactions to wallets of their own choosing.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory management and protection issues in Bitcoin Core v22 allows attackers to modify the stored sending address within the app's memory, potentially allowing them to redirect Bitcoin transactions to wallets of their own choosing.

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

0.46%

36.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	22.0

References

https://bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-core/Product
https://satoshihunter1.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-bitcoin-app-is-vulnerable-to-hackers.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEl4M1oZim0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-core/Product
https://satoshihunter1.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-bitcoin-app-is-vulnerable-to-hackers.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEl4M1oZim0Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37192?

How severe is CVE-2023-37192?

CVE-2023-37192 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37192?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-37192?

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Source: NVD / NIST