shield Arbitrary Call · $5K loss

August 2024: YodlRouter hit by an arbitrary call, losing $5K

On August 2024, YodlRouter was exploited in a arbitrary call, resulting in approximately $5K in losses. That makes the YodlRouter exploit the 410th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.

Attack Mechanics: How the YodlRouter Arbitrary Call Played Out

Exploit Class Applied to YodlRouter

The YodlRouter incident on August 14, 2024 is classified as a Arbitrary Call. The contract executes an external call with attacker-controlled target or calldata, letting them impersonate the contract. In the full archive, YodlRouter is 1 of 21 documented arbitrary call incidents.

YodlRouter in Context

At $5K, the YodlRouter exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — Seneca (2024) at $6M.

Prior Arbitrary Call Before YodlRouter

The nearest arbitrary call incident before YodlRouter was MixedSwapRouter, 75 days earlier on May 31, 2024. The same exploit class surfaced again within the arbitrary call attack surface.

Impact & Recovery for YodlRouter

YodlRouter Loss Figure

The YodlRouter exploit caused $5,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 124th largest of 188 documented in 2024.

Where YodlRouter Sits Among Arbitrary Call Attacks

Ranked by loss size, YodlRouter is the 15th largest of 21 arbitrary call incidents documented. That puts the YodlRouter loss below the class average of $783.5K.

Timeline Since the YodlRouter Incident

The YodlRouter exploit occurred 1.7 years ago (608 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.

FAQ

How much did YodlRouter lose?

The YodlRouter exploit in August 2024 resulted in $5,000 in losses — the 124th largest of 188 DeFi incidents that year.

When did the YodlRouter hack happen?

The YodlRouter exploit was recorded on August 14, 2024 — 608 days ago.

What type of exploit hit YodlRouter?

The YodlRouter incident is classified as a Arbitrary Call. The contract executes an external call with attacker-controlled target or calldata, letting them impersonate the contract.

How common is the Arbitrary Call pattern seen at YodlRouter?

Our archive contains 21 documented arbitrary call incidents. The YodlRouter incident is one of them.

How does YodlRouter compare to the largest Arbitrary Call attack?

The largest arbitrary call incident in our archive is Seneca (2024) at $6M. The YodlRouter loss is $5K.

What is the main goal of cross-chain transaction technologies?

To promote the scalability of cryptocurrencies and facilitate the development of Metaverse applications.

Does the market significantly value all three ESG pillars?

No, the market values environmental and corporate governance but not social performance significantly.