Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000049?

Affected: Claymore Dual Miner (Nanopool). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2018-1000049 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 17, 2018.

Is CVE-2018-1000049 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2018-1000049?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-1000049?

Fixed versions are available, including Claymore Dual Miner <=7.3, Claymore Dual Miner 7.3.

How urgently should CVE-2018-1000049 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2018-1000049

Q: What is CVE-2018-1000049?

Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner version 7.3 and earlier contains a remote code execution vulnerability by abusing the miner API.

Q: How urgently should CVE-2018-1000049 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner version 7.3 and earlier contains a remote code execution vulnerability by abusing the miner API.

Published Feb 9, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2018-1000049 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Claymore Dual Miner (Nanopool).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 17, 2018. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Claymore Dual Miner <=7.3, Claymore Dual Miner 7.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3

7.5

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

77%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner version 7.3 and earlier contains a remote code execution vulnerability by abusing the miner API. The flaw can be exploited only if the software is executed with read/write mode enabled.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	May 17, 2018	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Claymore Dual MinerNanopool	See advisory	7.3

Patched Releases

Claymore Dual Miner

<=7.3

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 9, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 17, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Nanopool Claymore Dual Miner version 7.3 and earlier contains a remote code execution vulnerability by abusing the miner API.
Affected: Claymore Dual Miner (Nanopool). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 17, 2018.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Claymore Dual Miner <=7.3, Claymore Dual Miner 7.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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