CVE-2026-3192
Received Received - Intake
Improper Authentication in Chia Blockchain RPC Allows Remote Access

Publication date: 2026-02-25

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Chia Blockchain 2.1.0. This issue affects the function _authenticate of the file rpc_server_base.py of the component RPC Credential Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The attack is considered to have high complexity. The exploitability is assessed as difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was informed early via email. A separate report via bugbounty was rejected with the reason "This is by design. The user is responsible for host security".
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Published
2026-02-25
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-05-07
AI Q&A
2026-02-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
chia blockchain 2.1.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

CVE-2026-3192 is a security vulnerability in Chia Blockchain version 2.1.0, specifically in the _authenticate function of the rpc_server_base.py file within the RPC Credential Handler component.

The vulnerability causes improper authentication, meaning the system fails to properly verify the identity of users or actors attempting to access it.

This flaw can be exploited remotely without prior authentication, allowing attackers to bypass authentication controls.

Although the exploitability is considered difficult and the attack complexity is high, a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

This vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Because attackers can bypass authentication remotely, they may gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.

Such unauthorized access could lead to data breaches, manipulation of data, or disruption of services.

No known mitigations or countermeasures have been provided, so affected users are advised to consider replacing the vulnerable component.


How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:

I don't know


How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?

There are no specific detection methods or commands provided to identify this vulnerability on your network or system.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

No known countermeasures or mitigations have been provided for this vulnerability.

It is suggested that users consider replacing the affected component with an alternative product.


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