On August 2025, 0x8d2e was exploited in a access control, resulting in approximately $40K in losses. That makes the 0x8d2e exploit the 283rd largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.
Attack Mechanics: How the 0x8d2e Access Control Played Out
Exploit Class Applied to 0x8d2e
The 0x8d2e incident on August 20, 2025 is classified as a Access Control. A privileged function lacks a proper authorisation check, letting an unauthorised caller execute it. In the full archive, 0x8d2e is 1 of 77 documented access control incidents.
0x8d2e in Context
At $40K, the 0x8d2e exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M.
Prior Access Control Before 0x8d2e
The nearest access control incident before 0x8d2e was SizeCredit, 5 days earlier on August 15, 2025 ($19.7K lost). The same exploit class surfaced again within the access control attack surface.
Impact & Recovery for 0x8d2e
0x8d2e Loss Figure
The 0x8d2e exploit caused $40,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 44th largest of 96 documented in 2025.
Where 0x8d2e Sits Among Access Control Attacks
Ranked by loss size, 0x8d2e is the 32nd largest of 77 access control incidents documented. That puts the 0x8d2e loss below the class average of $636K.
Timeline Since the 0x8d2e Incident
The 0x8d2e exploit occurred 8 months ago (237 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.
Primary Reference for 0x8d2e
Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the 0x8d2e incident: view source.
FAQ
How much did 0x8d2e lose?
The 0x8d2e exploit in August 2025 resulted in $40,000 in losses — the 44th largest of 96 DeFi incidents that year.
When did the 0x8d2e hack happen?
The 0x8d2e exploit was recorded on August 20, 2025 — 237 days ago.
What type of exploit hit 0x8d2e?
The 0x8d2e incident is classified as a Access Control. A privileged function lacks a proper authorisation check, letting an unauthorised caller execute it.
How common is the Access Control pattern seen at 0x8d2e?
Our archive contains 77 documented access control incidents. The 0x8d2e incident is one of them.
How does 0x8d2e compare to the largest Access Control attack?
The largest access control incident in our archive is Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M. The 0x8d2e loss is $40K.
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