CVE-2020-11072 False-negative validation results in MINT transactions with invalid baton
A logic flaw in SLP validation allows invalid minting transactions to pass, potentially destroying user minting batons if wallets rely on this library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-11072?
CVE-2020-11072 is a high-severity vulnerability in simpleledger slp-validate, published on 12 May 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In SLP Validate (npm package slp-validate) before version 1.2.1, users could experience false-negative validation outcomes for MINT transaction operations. A poorly implemented SLP wallet could allow spending of the affected tokens which would result in the destruction of a user's minting baton. This has been fixed in slp-validate in version 1.2.1. Additonally, slpjs version 0.27.2 has a related fix under related CVE-2020-11071.
Weakness: CWE-697
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11072?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including slp-validate. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
slp-validate npm | All versions | 1.2.1 |
slp-validate npm | All versions | 1.2.1 |
Products include Simpleledger Slp-Validate.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11072?
Upgrade slp-validate to 1.2.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-11072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11072 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in simpleledger slp-validate
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4w97-57v2-3w44.