CVE-2021-37491
CVE-2021-37491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dogecoin 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Dogecoin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue discovered in src/wallet/wallet.cpp in Dogecoin Project Dogecoin Core 1.14.3 and earlier allows attackers to view sensitive information via CWallet::CreateTransaction() function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-37491?
- An issue discovered in src/wallet/wallet.cpp in Dogecoin Project Dogecoin Core 1.14.3 and earlier allows attackers to view sensitive information via CWallet::CreateTransaction() function.
- How severe is CVE-2021-37491?
- CVE-2021-37491 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-2021-37491 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-37491?
- CVE-2021-37491 affects Dogecoin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-37491?
- 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-2021-37491 published?
- CVE-2021-37491 was published on 2023-02-07 and last updated on 2026-07-05.
References
- https://github.com/VPRLab/BlkVulnReport/blob/main/NDSS23_BlockScope.pdf
- https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/commit/2fb9c1e6681370478e24a19172ed6d78d95d50d3
- https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/blob/master/src/wallet/wallet.cpp#L2628-L2640
- https://github.com/dogecoin/dogecoin/issues/2279
- http://dogecoin.com
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dogecoin:dogecoin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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