CVE-2018-19830: The UBSexToken() function of a smart contract implementation for Business Alliance Financial Circle (BAFC), an
CVE-2018-19830 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting business alliance financial circle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The UBSexToken() function of a smart contract implementation for Business Alliance Financial Circle (BAFC), an tradable Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to change the owner of the contract, because the function is public (by default) and does not check the caller's identity.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2019-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-19830?
business alliance financial circle: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-19830 being exploited?
CVE-2018-19830 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-2018-19830 affect?
CVE-2018-19830 affects business alliance financial circle. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The UBSexToken() function of a smart contract implementation for Business Alliance Financial Circle (BAFC), an tradable Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to change the owner of the contract, because the function is public (by default)
How urgent is CVE-2018-19830?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action