CVE-2019-13000: Eclair through 0.3 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-13000?

eclair: upgrade to newer than 0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-13000 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13000 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-2019-13000 affect?

CVE-2019-13000 affects eclair. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Eclair through 0.3 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control. NOTE: README.md states "it is beta-quality software and don't put too much money in it."

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-13000?

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

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-13000 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting eclair. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Eclair through 0.3 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control. NOTE: README.md states "it is beta-quality software and don't put too much money in it."

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 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: acinq

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

acinq eclair UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.3

Fixed in: newer than 0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eclair

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-2019-13000?

eclair: upgrade to newer than 0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-13000 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13000 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-2019-13000 affect?

CVE-2019-13000 affects eclair. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Eclair through 0.3 allows attackers to trigger loss of funds because of Incorrect Access Control. NOTE: README.md states "it is beta-quality software and don't put too much money in it."

How urgent is CVE-2019-13000?

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

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References

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