Vulnerability Description
The Python console in Electrum through 2.9.4 and 3.x through 3.0.5 supports arbitrary Python code without considering (1) social-engineering attacks in which a user pastes code that they do not understand and (2) code pasted by a physically proximate attacker at an unattended workstation, which makes it easier for attackers to steal Bitcoin via hook code that runs at a later time when the wallet password has been entered, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-1000022.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrum | Electrum | <= 2.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/issues/3678ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/pull/3700Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/issues/3678ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/pull/3700Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6353?
CVE-2018-6353 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Python console in Electrum through 2.9.4 and 3.x through 3.0.5 supports arbitrary Python code without considering (1) social-engineering attacks in which a user pastes code that they do not unders...
How severe is CVE-2018-6353?
CVE-2018-6353 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6353?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Electrum Electrum.