How severe is CVE-2020-11072?

CVE-2020-11072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2020-11072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11072?

CVE-2020-11072 affects Simpleledger Slp-validate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11072?

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-2020-11072 published?

CVE-2020-11072 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11072

CVE-2020-11072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simpleledger Slp-validate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-697.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Simpleledger Slp-validate
Published: 2020-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SLP Validate (npm package slp-validate) before version 1.2.1, users could experience false-negative validation outcomes for MINT transaction operations. A poorly implemented SLP wallet could allow spending of the affected tokens which would result in the destruction of a user's minting baton. This has been fixed in slp-validate in version 1.2.1. Additonally, slpjs version 0.27.2 has a related fix under related CVE-2020-11071.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11072?: In SLP Validate (npm package slp-validate) before version 1.2.1, users could experience false-negative validation outcomes for MINT transaction operations. A poorly implemented SLP wallet could allow spending of the affected tokens which would result in the destruction of a user's minting baton. This has been fixed in slp-validate in version 1.2.1. Additonally, slpjs version 0.27.2 has a related fix under related CVE-2020-11071.
How severe is CVE-2020-11072?: CVE-2020-11072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2020-11072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11072?: CVE-2020-11072 affects Simpleledger Slp-validate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11072?: 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-2020-11072 published?: CVE-2020-11072 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simpleledger:slp-validate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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