CVE-2018-1000023: Bitpay/insight-api Insight-api version 5.0.0 and earlier contains a CWE-20: input validation vulnerability in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000023?

insight-api: upgrade to newer than 5.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000023 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-1000023 affect?

CVE-2018-1000023 affects insight-api. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Bitpay/insight-api Insight-api version 5.0.0 and earlier contains a CWE-20: input validation vulnerability in transaction broadcast endpoint that can result in Full Path Disclosure. This attack appear to be exploitable via Web request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000023?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000023 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting insight-api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bitpay/insight-api Insight-api version 5.0.0 and earlier contains a CWE-20: input validation vulnerability in transaction broadcast endpoint that can result in Full Path Disclosure. This attack appear to be exploitable via Web request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2018-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: insight.bitpay

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-09 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

insight.bitpay insight-api UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy insight-api || rpm -q insight-api || insight-api --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade insight-api

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade insight-api

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000023?

insight-api: upgrade to newer than 5.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000023 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000023 affect?

CVE-2018-1000023 affects insight-api. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Bitpay/insight-api Insight-api version 5.0.0 and earlier contains a CWE-20: input validation vulnerability in transaction broadcast endpoint that can result in Full Path Disclosure. This attack appear to be exploitable via Web request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000023?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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