Vulnerability in Wasabi Wallet

BY KEYHUNTER 17.02.2024
Vulnerability in Wasabi Wallet

a security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in wasabi wallet, a privacy-focused bitcoin wallet. the vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to steal funds from users’ wallets.

the vulnerability was discovered by a security researcher named “paradox,” who published a detailed report on the issue on github. the vulnerability is caused by a flaw in the way wasabi wallet generates addresses for users.

according to paradox, the vulnerability affects all versions of wasabi wallet up to version 1.1.12. the researcher recommends that users update to version 1.1.13, which includes a fix for the vulnerability.

paradox also notes that the vulnerability is not a critical issue, as it requires the attacker to have access to the victim’s wallet file. however, it is still a concerning issue, as it could potentially allow an attacker to steal funds from users who are not careful with their wallet files.

wasabi wallet has confirmed the vulnerability and released a patch to fix the issue. the company has also stated that no funds have been stolen as a result of the vulnerability.

users of wasabi wallet are advised to update to the latest version of the software to protect their funds. it is also recommended that users keep their wallet files secure and avoid sharing them with others.

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