#VU84357 Security features bypass in Bitcoin Knots - CVE-2023-40258
Published: December 12, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84357
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40258
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Bitcoin Knots
Bitcoin Knots
Software vendor:
Bitcoin Knots
Bitcoin Knots
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in the extended rpcauth wallet-restriction syntax, which is intended to enable semi-trusted local applications using the Bitcoin Knots API to access only specific wallets and not others. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.