On January 2024, Shell_MEV_0xa898 was exploited in a access control on BNB Chain, resulting in approximately $1K in losses. That makes the Shell_MEV_0xa898 exploit the 439th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.
Attack Mechanics: How the Shell_MEV_0xa898 Access Control Played Out
Exploit Class Applied to Shell_MEV_0xa898
The Shell_MEV_0xa898 incident on January 15, 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, Shell_MEV_0xa898 is 1 of 77 documented access control incidents.
Shell_MEV_0xa898 in Context
At $1K, the Shell_MEV_0xa898 exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M.
Prior Access Control Before Shell_MEV_0xa898
The nearest access control incident before Shell_MEV_0xa898 was Freedom, 5 days earlier on January 10, 2024. The same exploit class surfaced again within the access control attack surface.
Shell_MEV_0xa898 Vulnerability Signature
The primary source categorises the Shell_MEV_0xa898 exploit specifically as “lack of access control”. This narrower label is entity-specific: it reflects how the Shell_MEV_0xa898 contract failed, rather than the broad access control pattern alone.
Target Chain: BNB Chain
The vulnerable Shell_MEV_0xa898 contract was deployed on BNB Chain — one of 23 documented incidents on BNB Chain. This determines the block cadence, mempool, and forensic tooling available to investigators.
Impact & Recovery for Shell_MEV_0xa898
Shell_MEV_0xa898 Loss Figure
The Shell_MEV_0xa898 exploit caused $1,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 131st largest of 188 documented in 2024.
Where Shell_MEV_0xa898 Sits Among Access Control Attacks
Ranked by loss size, Shell_MEV_0xa898 is the 57th largest of 77 access control incidents documented. That puts the Shell_MEV_0xa898 loss below the class average of $636K.
Timeline Since the Shell_MEV_0xa898 Incident
The Shell_MEV_0xa898 exploit occurred 2.2 years ago (820 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.
Primary Reference for Shell_MEV_0xa898
Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the Shell_MEV_0xa898 incident: view source.
FAQ
How much did Shell_MEV_0xa898 lose?
The Shell_MEV_0xa898 exploit in January 2024 resulted in $1,000 in losses — the 131st largest of 188 DeFi incidents that year.
When did the Shell_MEV_0xa898 hack happen?
The Shell_MEV_0xa898 exploit was recorded on January 15, 2024 — 820 days ago.
What type of exploit hit Shell_MEV_0xa898?
The Shell_MEV_0xa898 incident is classified as a Access Control. A privileged function lacks a proper authorisation check, letting an unauthorised caller execute it.
Which blockchain was Shell_MEV_0xa898 deployed on?
The Shell_MEV_0xa898 contract was deployed on BNB Chain, one of 23 documented incidents on that chain.
How does Shell_MEV_0xa898 compare to the largest Access Control attack?
The largest access control incident in our archive is Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M. The Shell_MEV_0xa898 loss is $1K.
What methodological tools were employed for the study's analysis?
Bibliometrix R-package and VOSviewer for bibliometric and content analysis.
What aspect of social sustainability practices is emphasized?
The focus is on labor practices, community engagement, and ensuring health and safety at work.