CVE-2019-6121 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability was found in NiceHash Miner prior to version 2.0.3.0, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive miner information.

Understanding CVE-2019-6121

What is CVE-2019-6121?

This security flaw, known as Missing Authorization, enables a malicious individual to obtain a miner's sensitive information such as recent payments, unclaimed balance, old balance (as of the December 2017 breach), projected payout, and mining statistics including profitability, efficiency, and number of workers.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6121

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical miner data, posing a risk of exposure and potential misuse of sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6121

Vulnerability Description

An issue in NiceHash Miner before 2.0.3.0 allows an adversary to gain access to a miner's information, including recent payments, unclaimed balance, old balance (as of the December 2017 breach), projected payout, and mining statistics.

Affected Systems and Versions

NiceHash Miner versions prior to 2.0.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit this vulnerability, a valid email address is required to retrieve the sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update NiceHash Miner to version 2.0.3.0 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor accounts for any suspicious activity or unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to the latest versions.
Implement strong authentication methods and access controls to protect sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by NiceHash to address vulnerabilities.