Vulnerability Description
A user who owns an ENS domain can set a trapdoor, allowing them to transfer ownership to another user, and later regain ownership without the new owners consent or awareness. A new ENS deployment is being rolled out that fixes this vulnerability in the ENS registry.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ens.Domains | Ethereum Name Service | <= 0.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ensdomains/ens/commit/36e10e71fcddcade88646821e0a57cc6c19e1ecPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ensdomains/ens/security/advisories/GHSA-8f9f-pc5v-9r5hThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ensdomains/ens/commit/36e10e71fcddcade88646821e0a57cc6c19e1ecPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ensdomains/ens/security/advisories/GHSA-8f9f-pc5v-9r5hThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5232?
CVE-2020-5232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). A user who owns an ENS domain can set a trapdoor, allowing them to transfer ownership to another user, and later regain ownership without the new owners consent or awareness. A new ENS deployment is b...
How severe is CVE-2020-5232?
CVE-2020-5232 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5232?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ens.Domains Ethereum Name Service.