CVE-2024-34149
MEDIUM
Published Apr 30, 2024
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
In Bitcoin Core through 27.0 and Bitcoin Knots before 25.1.knots20231115, tapscript lacks a policy size limit check, a different issue than CVE-2023-50428. NOTE: some parties oppose this new limit check (for example, because they agree with the objective but disagree with the technical mechanism, or because they have a different objective).
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CVSS v3.1 Score
6.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-34149? +
In Bitcoin Core through 27.0 and Bitcoin Knots before 25.1.knots20231115, tapscript lacks a policy size limit check, a different issue than CVE-2023-50428. NOTE: some parties oppose this new limit check (for example, because they agree with the objective but disagree with the technical mechanism, or because they have a different objective). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-34149? +
CVE-2024-34149 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-34149? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.