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Aptos patches critical MoveVM vulnerability exp...

Pluang • July 5, 2026

Aptos fixed a critical vulnerability in its Move virtual machine that could have exposed up to $70 billion in digital assets to systemic risk. The flaw, discovered by security firm Hexens, involved a type-confusion bug that could misinterpret on-chai...

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Aptos Fixes Critical Vulnerability with $70 Billion Risk Exposure Aptos Labs patched a critical vulnerability in its Move virtual machine that could have exposed up to $70 billion in crypto assets. Discovered by Hexens in February 2026, the flaw allowed attackers to manipulate core blockchain data with a low-cost setup of approximately $3,000. The vulnerability, termed a 'stale-cache bug,' was reported through Aptos's bug bounty program and was fixed within hours of disclosure. Simulated attacks achieved a success rate of nearly 90%, raising concerns about the potential for exploitation. No user funds were lost during this incident, and Aptos emphasized the low exploitability of the vulnerability in real-world conditions. The incident highlights the importance of rapid response in blockchain security, especially for high-value networks. The theoretical risk exposure includes critical infrastructure such as stablecoins and cross-chain bridges. 21 sources 61

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