diff --git a/data/blog/ongoing-exploits-of-bitcoin-open-source-software.mdx b/data/blog/ongoing-exploits-of-bitcoin-open-source-software.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a48851532 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/blog/ongoing-exploits-of-bitcoin-open-source-software.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +title: 'Ongoing Exploits of Bitcoin Software' +date: '2026-08-08' +tags: ['bitcoin', 'security'] +draft: false +authors: ['dergigi', 'default'] +images: ['/static/images/blog/112-btcpay-lnd-donations.jpg'] +summary: 'A critical BTCPay Server flaw affecting LND is under active exploit.' +fundCard: red +--- + +In the last 24h multiple critical security vulnerabilities were found and +disclosed, most notably a [BTCPay Server vulnerability] that can lead to loss of +funds when using an LND node. Refer to the [official statement] by the BTCPay +Server team for a more detailed description and actionable steps. + +OpenSats donation infrastructure was running the affected BTCPay Server and LND +stack. We have reacted immediately and updated our infrastructure shortly after +the vulnerability was announced. No donated funds were lost. As a precautionary +measure we have disabled donations via the lightning network for the time being. +You can still [donate to the red fund] and our other funds using on-chain +transactions or fiat payment rails. + +We expect more critical vulnerabilities to be found and patched in the coming +days. Keep an eye out for updates via official channels, not only from the +[projects we fund], but across the whole bitcoin open-source ecosystem. + +We would like to thank everyone who has donated to or otherwise supported the +[red team], developers and security researchers who are responsibly disclosing +any issues that are found, and the maintainers who are working around the clock +to make sure that free and open-source software is as secure as it can be. + +Thank you. + +[BTCPay Server vulnerability]: https://xcancel.com/BtcpayServer/status/2085755643659522240 +[official statement]: https://xcancel.com/i/article/2085865561137831938 +[donate to the red fund]: /funds/red +[projects we fund]: /projects +[red team]: /blog/code-red-supporting-first-responders diff --git a/public/static/images/blog/112-btcpay-lnd-donations.jpg b/public/static/images/blog/112-btcpay-lnd-donations.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ff1238d3e Binary files /dev/null and b/public/static/images/blog/112-btcpay-lnd-donations.jpg differ