CVE-2018-10468
CVE-2018-10468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uetoken Useless Ethereum Token with a CVSS 3.x 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Uetoken Useless Ethereum Token
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- Last modified:
Description
The transferFrom function of a smart contract implementation for Useless Ethereum Token (UET), an Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to steal assets (e.g., transfer all victims' balances into their account) because certain computations involving _value are incorrect, as exploited in the wild starting in December 2017, aka the "transferFlaw" issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-10468?
- The transferFrom function of a smart contract implementation for Useless Ethereum Token (UET), an Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to steal assets (e.g., transfer all victims' balances into their account) because certain computations involving _value are incorrect, as exploited in the wild starting in December 2017, aka the "transferFlaw" issue.
- How severe is CVE-2018-10468?
- CVE-2018-10468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-10468 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-10468?
- CVE-2018-10468 affects Uetoken Useless Ethereum Token. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-10468?
- 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-2018-10468 published?
- CVE-2018-10468 was published on 2018-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://medium.com/%40jonghyk.song/uselessethereumtoken-uet-erc20-token-allows-attackers-to-steal-all-victims-balances-543d42ac808e
- https://peckshield.com/2018/04/28/transferFlaw/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:uetoken:useless_ethereum_token:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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