CVE-2026-119757 PUBLISHED

BTCPay Server < 2.4.2 LND Macaroon Credential File Disclosure

Assigner: VulnCheck
Reserved: 30.10.2026 Published: 05.11.2026 Updated: 05.11.2026

BTCPay Server before 2.4.2, including 2.4.2 release candidates, contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve .macaroon credential files for an LND (Lightning Network Daemon) node. Attackers can use the exposed macaroon to gain full control of the LND node, including moving funds, resulting in theft of funds from affected deployments.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS Score: 9.3

Product Status

Vendor BTCPay Server
Product BTCPay Server
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 0 to 2.4.2 (excl.)

Credits

  • Craig Raw finder
  • Team Red analyst

References

Problem Types

  • Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties CWE
  • Insufficiently Protected Credentials CWE