CVE-2018-1000049
CVE-2018-1000049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner version 7.3 and earlier contains a remote code execution vulnerability by abusing the miner API. The flaw can be exploited only if the software is executed with read/write mode enabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1000049?
- Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner version 7.3 and earlier contains a remote code execution vulnerability by abusing the miner API. The flaw can be exploited only if the software is executed with read/write mode enabled.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1000049?
- CVE-2018-1000049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-1000049 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000049?
- CVE-2018-1000049 affects Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1000049?
- 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-2018-1000049 published?
- CVE-2018-1000049 was published on 2018-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147678/Nanopool-Claymore-Dual-Miner-7.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148578/Nanopool-Claymore-Dual-Miner-APIs-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/misc/claymore_dual_miner_remote_manager_rce
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/distributedweaknessfiling/cvelist/master/2018/1000xxx/CVE-2018-1000049.json
- https://reversebrain.github.io/2018/02/01/Claymore-Dual-Miner-Remote-Code-Execution
- https://reversebrain.github.io/2018/02/01/Claymore-Dual-Miner-Remote-Code-Execution/
- https://twitter.com/ReverseBrain/status/951850534985662464
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44638/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45044/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nanopool:claymore_dual_miner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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