Non-upgraded nodes become attack targets, Core Lightning urges upgrade to 26.06.8

Odaily reports, according to Bitcoin News monitoring, Core Lightning stated that attackers are targeting nodes still running version 26.06.7 and earlier. The 26.06.8 patch released on September 22 fixes a channel closure issue that could jeopardize funds, as well as vulnerabilities that cause crashes and memory exhaustion. The project has not yet disclosed the name of the vulnerability used by attackers, nor has it reported any stolen funds. Node operators who have not yet upgraded are becoming attack targets.