CVE-2017-12115 describes an improper authorization vulnerability in the miner_setEtherbase API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC, specifically affecting commit 4e1015743b95821849d001618a7ce82c7c073768. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authorization via a crafted JSON request, gaining access to restricted functionality. Rated 8.1 HIGH on the CVSS scale, it presents a high risk of compromise to confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:cpp-ethereum:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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