CVE-2019-12998

Public Exploit

Description

c-lightning before 0.7.1 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control. NOTE: README.md states "It can be used for testing, but it should not be used for real funds."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.31%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory linuxfoundation.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/commits/master	third party advisory patch
https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/lightning-dev/2019-September/002174.html	mailing list exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12998?: CVE-2019-12998 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-12998?: To fix CVE-2019-12998, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-12998 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-12998 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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