CVE-2018-1000093: CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authenti

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000093?

cryptonote: upgrade to newer than 0.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000093 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000093 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-2018-1000093 affect?

CVE-2018-1000093 affects cryptonote. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authentication, as a result the walletd and the simplewallet RPC daemons will process any commands sent to them, resulting in remote comma

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000093?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000093 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cryptonote. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authentication, as a result the walletd and the simplewallet RPC daemons will process any commands sent to them, resulting in remote command execution and a takeover of the cryptocurrency wallet if an attacker can trick an application such as a web browser into connecting and sending a command for example. This attack appears to be exploitable vi

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2018-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cryptonote

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-13 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cryptonote cryptonote UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8.9

Fixed in: newer than 0.8.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cryptonote || rpm -q cryptonote || cryptonote --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cryptonote

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cryptonote

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000093?

cryptonote: upgrade to newer than 0.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000093 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000093 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-2018-1000093 affect?

CVE-2018-1000093 affects cryptonote. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authentication, as a result the walletd and the simplewallet RPC daemons will process any commands sent to them, resulting in remote comma

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000093?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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