CVE-2019-12999: Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) before 0.7 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Acces

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-12999?

network daemon: upgrade to 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-12999 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12999 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-2019-12999 affect?

CVE-2019-12999 affects network daemon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) before 0.7 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-12999?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-12999 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting network daemon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) before 0.7 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lightning

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-31 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lightning network daemon UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.7

Fixed in: 0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy network-daemon || rpm -q network-daemon || network-daemon --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade network-daemon

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade network-daemon

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-2019-12999?

network daemon: upgrade to 0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12999 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12999 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-2019-12999 affect?

CVE-2019-12999 affects network daemon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) before 0.7 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control.

How urgent is CVE-2019-12999?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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