Ethereum v.1.12.2 Insecure Permissions vulnerability allows Remote Privilege Escalation via WaterToken Contract
CVE-2024-51425

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ethereum

Status
WaterToken Smart Contract
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-51425?

The WaterToken smart contract, deployed on the Ethereum blockchain, contains a vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by remote attackers. This defect allows for an unspecified level of impact, primarily through malicious function calls. While third-party assessments have challenged the severity of its impact, emphasizing its limitations, the issue underscores the importance of scrutinizing smart contracts for security flaws to safeguard against potential threats and ensure operational integrity.

References

https://github.com/Wzy-source/Gala/blob/main/CVEs/WaterTo...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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