CVE-2018-19834: The quaker function of a smart contract implementation for BOMBBA (BOMB), an tradable Ethereum ERC20 token, al

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-19834 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bombba. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The quaker function of a smart contract implementation for BOMBBA (BOMB), an tradable Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to change the owner of the contract, because the function 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-287
Published	2019-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bombba project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-31 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bombba project bombba MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-19834?

bombba: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-19834 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19834 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-2018-19834 affect?

CVE-2018-19834 affects bombba. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The quaker function of a smart contract implementation for BOMBBA (BOMB), an tradable Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to change the owner of the contract, because the function does not check the caller's identity.

How urgent is CVE-2018-19834?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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