MEDIUM
CVE-2025-46598
Published: March 20, 2026· Updated: Mar 24, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.3th
Official Description
Bitcoin Core through 29.0 allows a denial of service via a crafted transaction.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-46598 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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All References (2)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-46598
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMar 20, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-46598 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.