What is CVE-2018-14089?

An issue was discovered in a smart contract implementation for Virgo_ZodiacToken, an Ethereum token. In this contract, 'bool sufficientAllowance = allowance =' (which was intended). An attacker can transfer from any address to his address, and does not need to meet the 'allowance > value' condition.

How severe is CVE-2018-14089?

CVE-2018-14089 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14089?

CVE-2018-14089 affects Virgo Zodiactoken Project Virgo Zodiactoken. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14089?

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-2018-14089 published?

CVE-2018-14089 was published on 2018-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14089

CVE-2018-14089 is a high-severity vulnerability in Virgo Zodiactoken Project Virgo Zodiactoken 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: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Virgo Zodiactoken Project Virgo Zodiactoken
Published: 2018-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in a smart contract implementation for Virgo_ZodiacToken, an Ethereum token. In this contract, 'bool sufficientAllowance = allowance <= _value' will cause an arbitrary transfer in the function transferFrom because '<=' is used instead of '>=' (which was intended). An attacker can transfer from any address to his address, and does not need to meet the 'allowance > value' condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14089?: An issue was discovered in a smart contract implementation for Virgo_ZodiacToken, an Ethereum token. In this contract, 'bool sufficientAllowance = allowance <= _value' will cause an arbitrary transfer in the function transferFrom because '<=' is used instead of '>=' (which was intended). An attacker can transfer from any address to his address, and does not need to meet the 'allowance > value' condition.
How severe is CVE-2018-14089?: CVE-2018-14089 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14089?: CVE-2018-14089 affects Virgo Zodiactoken Project Virgo Zodiactoken. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14089?: 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-2018-14089 published?: CVE-2018-14089 was published on 2018-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/hellowuzekai/blockchains/blob/master/transferFrom.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:virgo_zodiactoken_project:virgo_zodiactoken:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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