How severe is CVE-2010-5141?

CVE-2010-5141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-5141 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5141?

CVE-2010-5141 primarily affects Bitcoin Bitcoin Core. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5141?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-5141 published?

CVE-2010-5141 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5141

CVE-2010-5141 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitcoin Bitcoin Core with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bitcoin Bitcoin Core
Published: 2012-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

wxBitcoin and bitcoind before 0.3.5 do not properly handle script opcodes in Bitcoin transactions, which allows remote attackers to spend bitcoins owned by other users via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5141?: wxBitcoin and bitcoind before 0.3.5 do not properly handle script opcodes in Bitcoin transactions, which allows remote attackers to spend bitcoins owned by other users via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-5141?: CVE-2010-5141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-5141 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5141?: CVE-2010-5141 primarily affects Bitcoin Bitcoin Core. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5141?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-5141 published?: CVE-2010-5141 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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

Affected products (2)

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

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