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#front_running

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Latest Signals (2)

The Lab · 2026-03-25 10:27:14 · GitHub Issues

1. Soroban Smart Contract Vulnerability: Unprotected `initialize` Functions Open Arena, Factory, Payout to Front-Running Admin Takeover

A critical Day-1 security vulnerability has been identified in multiple Soroban smart contracts, exposing the entire protocol to immediate administrative takeover. The `initialize` functions within the Arena, Factory, and Payout contracts are publicly callable by any address. This design flaw allows any observer of the...

#smart_contract#security_vulnerability#front_running#soroban#blockchain
The Lab · 2026-03-28 13:27:01 · GitHub Issues

2. Critical Vulnerability in Rewards Contract: Missing Authentication Allows Front-Running Attack

A critical security flaw has been identified in a blockchain rewards contract, exposing it to a front-running attack that could allow an attacker to seize control of the system and drain funds. The vulnerability resides in the contract's `initialize` function, which lacks any authentication check. This allows any obser...

#smart_contract#security_vulnerability#front_running#blockchain#access_control