Validation Bypass in slp-validate
Versions of slp-validate prior to 1.0.1 are vulnerable to a validation bypass. Bitcoin scripts may cause the validation result from slp-validate to differ from the specified SLP consensus. This allows an attacker to create a Bitcoin script that causes a hard-fork from the SLP consensus.
Recommendation
Upgrade to version 1.0.1 or later.
Affected software
Click a technology to see all vulnerabilities affecting it.
| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | slp-validate | >= 1.0.0, < 1.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
References
- https://github.com/simpleledger/slp-validate/security/advisories/GHSA-wmx6-vxcf-c3gr
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16761
- https://github.com/simpleledger/slp-validate/commit/50ad96c2798dad6b9f9a13333dd05232defe5730#diff-fe58606994c412ba56a65141a7aa4a62L123
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wmx6-vxcf-c3gr
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1422
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-20- Platform
- npm
- Package
slp-validate- Disclosed
- 15.11.2019
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wmx6-vxcf-c3gr - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: slp-validate
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 11.2019 07.2020
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 3
Disclosures per year
- 2019: 1
- 2020: 2
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
-
Validation Bypass in slp-validate this entry
Know which vulnerabilities affect your application
With the DockRay integration and software inventory enabled, DockRay checks reported component versions against known vulnerabilities and notifies you about confirmed matches. Coverage depends on the supported technology and available advisory data.