On November 2024, MainnetSettler was exploited in a access control, resulting in approximately $66K in losses. That makes the MainnetSettler exploit the 248th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.
Attack Mechanics: How the MainnetSettler Access Control Played Out
Exploit Class Applied to MainnetSettler
The MainnetSettler incident on November 20, 2024 is classified as a Access Control. A privileged function lacks a proper authorisation check, letting an unauthorised caller execute it. In the full archive, MainnetSettler is 1 of 77 documented access control incidents.
MainnetSettler in Context
At $66K, the MainnetSettler exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M.
Prior Access Control Before MainnetSettler
The nearest access control incident before MainnetSettler was X319, 11 days earlier on November 9, 2024 ($12.9K lost). The same exploit class surfaced again within the access control attack surface.
Impact & Recovery for MainnetSettler
MainnetSettler Loss Figure
The MainnetSettler exploit caused $66,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 71st largest of 188 documented in 2024.
Where MainnetSettler Sits Among Access Control Attacks
Ranked by loss size, MainnetSettler is the 27th largest of 77 access control incidents documented. That puts the MainnetSettler loss below the class average of $636K.
Timeline Since the MainnetSettler Incident
The MainnetSettler exploit occurred 1.4 years ago (510 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.
Primary Reference for MainnetSettler
Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the MainnetSettler incident: view source.
FAQ
How much did MainnetSettler lose?
The MainnetSettler exploit in November 2024 resulted in $66,000 in losses — the 71st largest of 188 DeFi incidents that year.
When did the MainnetSettler hack happen?
The MainnetSettler exploit was recorded on November 20, 2024 — 510 days ago.
What type of exploit hit MainnetSettler?
The MainnetSettler 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 MainnetSettler?
Our archive contains 77 documented access control incidents. The MainnetSettler incident is one of them.
How does MainnetSettler compare to the largest Access Control attack?
The largest access control incident in our archive is Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M. The MainnetSettler loss is $66K.
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