Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-12112
An exploitable improper authorization vulnerability exists in admin_addPeer API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC (commit 4e1015743b95821849d001618a7ce82c7c073768). A JSON request can cause an access to the restricted functionality resulting in authorization bypass. An attacker can send JSON to trigger this vulnerability.
Products affected by CVE-2017-12112
- cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:cpp-ethereum:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12112
1.27%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 84 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12112
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
4.0
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N |
2.2
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1.4
|
Talos | |
|
8.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-12112
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The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-12112
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0464
TALOS-2017-0464 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102475
CPP-Ethereum Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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