How severe is CVE-2010-5138?

CVE-2010-5138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5138?

CVE-2010-5138 primarily affects Bitcoin Bitcoin Core. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5138?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-5138 published?

CVE-2010-5138 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5138

CVE-2010-5138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitcoin Bitcoin Core with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bitcoin Bitcoin Core
Published: 2012-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

wxBitcoin and bitcoind 0.3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) via a Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5138?: wxBitcoin and bitcoind 0.3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) via a Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.
How severe is CVE-2010-5138?: CVE-2010-5138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5138?: CVE-2010-5138 primarily affects Bitcoin Bitcoin Core. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5138 published?: CVE-2010-5138 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CVEs

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin_core:0.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin_core:0.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:wxbitcoin:0.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:wxbitcoin:0.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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