CVE-2018-16733
CVE-2018-16733 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereum Go Ethereum 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% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Ethereum Go Ethereum
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Go Ethereum (aka geth) before 1.8.14, TraceChain in eth/api_tracer.go does not verify that the end block is after the start block.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16733?
- In Go Ethereum (aka geth) before 1.8.14, TraceChain in eth/api_tracer.go does not verify that the end block is after the start block.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16733?
- CVE-2018-16733 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-2018-16733 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16733?
- CVE-2018-16733 affects Ethereum Go Ethereum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16733?
- 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-2018-16733 published?
- CVE-2018-16733 was published on 2018-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:go_ethereum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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