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CVE-2018-1000093: CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authe...

CryptoNote version version 0.8.9 and possibly later contain a local RPC server which does not require authentication, as a result the walletd and the simplewallet RPC daemons will process any commands sent to them, resulting in remote command execution and a takeover of the cryptocurrency wallet if an attacker can trick an application such as a web browser into connecting and sending a command for example. This attack appears to be exploitable via a victim visiting a webpage hosting malicious content that trigger such behavior.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes an unauthenticated local RPC service in CryptoNote wallet components. If a user is tricked into visiting malicious web content while wallet RPC daemons are running, attacker-controlled commands may be processed, risking wallet takeover and reported remote command execution.

Executive priority

Prioritize if the organization holds cryptocurrency wallets using CryptoNote-derived software. The business risk is direct wallet compromise, but urgency depends on whether these daemons are present and running.

Technical view

CryptoNote 0.8.9 and possibly later expose walletd/simplewallet JSON-RPC daemons without authentication. The CVE description says commands sent to the local RPC server are processed, enabling wallet compromise when another application, such as a browser, is induced to connect and send requests.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on endpoints or servers running CryptoNote walletd or simplewallet RPC daemons. The affected product/version data is incomplete and lists CryptoNote 0.8.9 and possibly later, so derived or downstream wallet software needs manual confirmation.

Exploitation context

The sources describe a user-interaction scenario: malicious web content causes a victim-side application to connect to the local RPC service. KEV is false in the bundle, and no cited source here establishes active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Affected product metadata is weak: vendor and product are listed as n/a, with CryptoNote 0.8.9 and possibly later named in the description. Treat this as a source-driven lead requiring validation against the referenced issues and downstream projects.

Mitigation direction

  • Check referenced project guidance for patched builds or configuration changes.
  • Do not run walletd or simplewallet RPC daemons unless required.
  • Separate cryptocurrency wallet use from general web browsing systems.
  • Restrict wallet RPC exposure to trusted local processes where supported.
  • Review downstream wallet projects for inherited CryptoNote RPC behavior.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems running CryptoNote walletd or simplewallet components.
  • Confirm whether local wallet RPC services require authentication.
  • Check installed CryptoNote or derivative wallet versions against project guidance.
  • Review browser-accessible wallet hosts for unnecessary local RPC daemons.
  • Document any compensating controls limiting wallet RPC reachability.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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