Core Lightning Node Crash Risk: 3 Versions Affected, Upgrade Now!
Your wallet might never recover! A shocking flaw in the Core Lightning software for Bitcoin's Lightning payment network has been exposed, leaving nodes crashing on restart even after an upgrade. Researcher Nishant Bansal's October 24 disclosure identified the issue, affecting versions v25.02 through v26.04. The problem lies in a malicious announcement that remains stored on disk, requiring manual removal to restore the node. The patch was available in April, but the issue persists, putting funds at risk. An attacker can resend the same announcement, leaving the node vulnerable. As of November 2, the latest release is v26.06.9, which maintainers strongly recommend installing. The stakes are high, with offline nodes unable to watch the chain for revoked channel states or time-limited payment claims. Don't wait - upgrade now to protect your assets. Subscribe to our channel for more critical cryptocurrency news and analysis.
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