Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects MultiBit HD versions before 0.1.2. An attacker could tamper with data so the wallet sends developer fees to unusable Bitcoin addresses. The sources state attackers cannot realistically steal those fees, so the business impact is integrity disruption rather than direct theft.
Executive priority
Treat as a legacy wallet hygiene issue, not an emergency breach indicator. Prioritize if the organization still depends on old MultiBit HD installs or manages Bitcoin operations on unmanaged user endpoints.
Technical view
MultiBit HD before 0.1.2 lacked a message authentication code for data protecting the developer fee address list. Bit-flipping could alter that list and insert unspendable Bitcoin addresses. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and low integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments still using MultiBit HD before 0.1.2. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure by checking wallet application name and version rather than relying on CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV. The documented attacker outcome is disruption of fee address integrity, not realistic theft of developer fees or user wallet funds.
Researcher notes
The source bundle lacks detailed product metadata and only names MultiBit HD before 0.1.2 in the title and description. Avoid expanding affected scope beyond that. The core weakness is missing authentication over mutable data, mapped in the record to CWE-697.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade MultiBit HD to 0.1.2 or later if still in use.
- Check the archived vendor advisory for version-specific guidance.
- Identify and retire pre-0.1.2 wallet installations where feasible.
- Preserve wallet backups before any migration or upgrade action.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints and user systems for MultiBit HD installations.
- Confirm any detected MultiBit HD version is 0.1.2 or later.
- Review wallet configuration for unexpected developer fee address changes.
- Document any residual legacy wallet use and compensating controls.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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