CVE-2019-12998 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can trigger loss of funds in c-lightning nodes due to incorrect access control mechanisms.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-12998?
CVE-2019-12998 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elementsproject C-Lightning.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12998 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-12998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqwx-vp3p-gr8m.