How severe is CVE-2024-52922?

CVE-2024-52922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-52922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52922?

CVE-2024-52922 affects Bitcoin Bitcoin Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52922?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-52922 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52922 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45972.

When was CVE-2024-52922 published?

CVE-2024-52922 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52922

CVE-2024-52922 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitcoin Bitcoin Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45972
Affected product: Bitcoin Bitcoin Core
Published: 2024-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Bitcoin Core before 25.1, an attacker can cause a node to not download the latest block, because there can be minutes of delay when an announcing peer stalls instead of complying with the peer-to-peer protocol specification.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52922?: In Bitcoin Core before 25.1, an attacker can cause a node to not download the latest block, because there can be minutes of delay when an announcing peer stalls instead of complying with the peer-to-peer protocol specification.
How severe is CVE-2024-52922?: CVE-2024-52922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-52922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-52922?: CVE-2024-52922 affects Bitcoin Bitcoin Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52922?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-52922 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52922 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45972.
When was CVE-2024-52922 published?: CVE-2024-52922 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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