How severe is CVE-2016-8889?

CVE-2016-8889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8889?

CVE-2016-8889 primarily affects Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8889?

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

When was CVE-2016-8889 published?

CVE-2016-8889 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8889

CVE-2016-8889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots
Published: 2016-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 (fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027), the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8889?: In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 (fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027), the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history.
How severe is CVE-2016-8889?: CVE-2016-8889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8889?: CVE-2016-8889 primarily affects Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8889 published?: CVE-2016-8889 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.11.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.0.knots20160226:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.12.1.knots20160629:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin_knots_project:bitcoin_knots:0.13.0.knots20160814:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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