CVE-2025-46598: Medium severity Bitcoin Core Bitcoin Core vulnerability
Published Mar 20, 2026
·Updated
Bitcoin Core through 29.0 allows a denial of service via a crafted transaction.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Bitcoin Core Bitcoin Core<=29.0
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<0.30.0
Event History
Mar 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-46598?
CVE-2025-46598 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-46598?
To mitigate CVE-2025-46598, upgrade Bitcoin Core to version 30.0 or later.
3
What versions of Bitcoin Core are affected by CVE-2025-46598?
CVE-2025-46598 affects Bitcoin Core versions up to and including 29.0.
4
Can CVE-2025-46598 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-46598 can be exploited remotely via crafted transactions.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-46598?
The potential impact of CVE-2025-46598 is a denial of service, disrupting the Bitcoin network's operations.