Core Lightning has warned operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier to upgrade immediately due to reports of attackers targeting unpatched Bitcoin Lightning Network nodes. The latest version 26.06.8 fixes critical security flaws that could crash nodes, exhaust memory, or cause financial losses during channel closures. While the team has not disclosed specific vulnerabilities being exploited or confirmed any losses, the warning follows several security updates since August prompted by AI-generated vulnerability reports. Operators are advised to update promptly to protect their nodes from potential attacks.
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