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CVE-2026-3192 — A security vulnerability has been detected in Chia Blockchain 2.1.0

High CVSS 8.1

A security vulnerability has been detected in Chia Blockchain 2.1.0. This issue affects the function _authenticate of the file rpc_server_base.py of the component RPC Credential Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The attack is considered to have high complexity. The exploitability is assessed as difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was informed early via email. A separate report via bugbounty was rejected with the reason "This is by design. The user is responsible for host security".

Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.1)
Published
2026-02-25
CISA KEV
Not currently listed
Ecosystem
software/application
Weaknesses
CWE-287, CWE-306

Affected products

  • chia / blockchain / 2.1.0

Matched remediation archetype

Authentication bypass and missing authentication

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Check exposure

  • Map every affected endpoint and protocol path, including alternate ports, legacy routes, recovery flows, service accounts, and machine-to-machine access.
  • Confirm which deployments enable the affected authentication mode and whether the interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review session, token, credential, and proxy trust configuration without attempting account takeover.

Remediate safely

  • Apply the supported fix and centralize fail-closed authentication before protected request handling.
  • Remove default or embedded credentials, rotate affected secrets and sessions, and bind authentication decisions to the intended audience and channel.
  • Add negative tests for alternate routes, malformed or absent credentials, recovery flows, and proxy-derived identity.

Authoritative sources

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