CVE-2019-15078

CVE-2019-15078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xbornid 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.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in a smart contract implementation for AIRDROPX BORN through 2019-05-29, an Ethereum token. The name of the constructor has a typo (wrong case: XBornID versus XBORNID) that allows an attacker to change the owner of the contract and obtain cryptocurrency for free.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15078?
An issue was discovered in a smart contract implementation for AIRDROPX BORN through 2019-05-29, an Ethereum token. The name of the constructor has a typo (wrong case: XBornID versus XBORNID) that allows an attacker to change the owner of the contract and obtain cryptocurrency for free.
How severe is CVE-2019-15078?
CVE-2019-15078 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-2019-15078 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15078?
CVE-2019-15078 affects Xbornid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15078?
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-2019-15078 published?
CVE-2019-15078 was published on 2020-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)