CVE-2024-52913

Name: CVE-2024-52913
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-18T04:15:04.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-52913 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Bitcoin Core before 0.21.0, an attacker could prevent a node from seeing a specific unconfirmed transaction, because transaction re-requests are mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Bitcoin Core before 0.21.0, an attacker could prevent a node from seeing a specific unconfirmed transaction, because transaction re-requests are mishandled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	< 0.21.0

References

https://bitcoincore.org/en/2024/07/03/disclose_already_asked_for/Vendor Advisory
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Common_Vulnerabilities_and_ExposuresThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52913?

In Bitcoin Core before 0.21.0, an attacker could prevent a node from seeing a specific unconfirmed transaction, because transaction re-requests are mishandled.

How severe is CVE-2024-52913?

CVE-2024-52913 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52913?

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-2024-52913?

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Source: NVD / NIST