Security Research & Disclosures

Advancing Blockchain Security

Our team actively contributes to the security of the Solana ecosystem through responsible disclosure, open-source tools, and published research.

25+
CVEs Disclosed
$1.2M+
Bounties Earned
12
Research Papers
8.5K+
GitHub Stars

CVE Disclosures

Vulnerabilities we've responsibly disclosed to improve ecosystem security

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CVE-2024-38291CriticalFixed

Reentrancy Vulnerability in SolSwap Protocol

Discovered a critical reentrancy vulnerability in the swap function that could allow attackers to drain liquidity pools.

Protocol: SolSwapDate: 2024-11-15Bounty: $125,000
CVE-2024-35102HighFixed

Integer Overflow in Token Staking Contract

Integer overflow in reward calculation could result in incorrect reward distribution and potential fund loss.

Protocol: StakeDAODate: 2024-09-22Bounty: $75,000
CVE-2024-31847HighFixed

Access Control Bypass in NFT Marketplace

Missing validation in listing function allowed unauthorized users to modify listing parameters.

Protocol: SolanaArtDate: 2024-08-10Bounty: $50,000
CVE-2024-28556CriticalFixed

Oracle Manipulation in Lending Protocol

Price oracle could be manipulated through flash loans, enabling under-collateralized borrowing.

Protocol: SolLendDate: 2024-06-03Bounty: $200,000
CVE-2024-22134CriticalFixed

Signature Validation Flaw in Bridge Contract

Improper signature verification allowed forged cross-chain messages to be processed.

Protocol: SolBridgeDate: 2024-03-18Bounty: $150,000

Published Research

Peer-reviewed papers and technical reports advancing blockchain security knowledge

Comprehensive Analysis of Solana Smart Contract Vulnerabilities

Chen, M., Mitchell, S., Rodriguez, J.

A systematic study of 500+ Solana programs identifying common vulnerability patterns and proposing automated detection methods.

2024-12-01Read Paper

Flash Loan Attack Vectors in DeFi Protocols

Rodriguez, J., Chen, M.

Detailed analysis of flash loan attacks on Solana DeFi protocols with mitigation strategies and best practices.

2024-10-15Read Paper

Anchor Framework Security: Common Pitfalls and Solutions

Mitchell, S., Rodriguez, J.

Security considerations when building with Anchor, including account validation, PDA security, and CPI guards.

2024-08-20Read Paper

Cross-Program Invocation Security Analysis

Chen, M., Mitchell, S.

Examination of CPI-related vulnerabilities and secure patterns for inter-program communication on Solana.

2024-05-10Read Paper

Responsible Disclosure Policy

We believe in responsible disclosure to protect users while giving projects time to fix vulnerabilities. Our process includes:

  • Private disclosure to affected projects with 90-day remediation window
  • Coordination with protocol teams on patch deployment
  • Public disclosure only after fix is deployed or deadline expires
  • CVE registration for tracking and transparency

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