On September 2024, DOGGO was exploited in a business logic flaw, resulting in approximately $7K in losses. That makes the DOGGO exploit the 398th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.
Attack Mechanics: How the DOGGO Business Logic Flaw Played Out
Exploit Class Applied to DOGGO
The DOGGO incident on September 20, 2024 is classified as a Business Logic Flaw. A business-logic bug in the contract — such as an incorrect formula or missing state update — lets the attacker withdraw more than their share. In the full archive, DOGGO is 1 of 144 documented business logic flaw incidents.
DOGGO in Context
At $7K, the DOGGO exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — – EulerFinance (2023) at $200M.
Prior Business Logic Flaw Before DOGGO
The nearest business logic flaw incident before DOGGO was WXETA, 5 days earlier on September 15, 2024 ($110K lost). The same exploit class surfaced again within the business logic flaw attack surface.
DOGGO Vulnerability Signature
The primary source categorises the DOGGO exploit specifically as “Logic Flaw”. This narrower label is entity-specific: it reflects how the DOGGO contract failed, rather than the broad business logic flaw pattern alone.
Impact & Recovery for DOGGO
DOGGO Loss Figure
The DOGGO exploit caused $7,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 119th largest of 188 documented in 2024.
Where DOGGO Sits Among Business Logic Flaw Attacks
Ranked by loss size, DOGGO is the 90th largest of 144 business logic flaw incidents documented. That puts the DOGGO loss below the class average of $6.08M.
Timeline Since the DOGGO Incident
The DOGGO exploit occurred 1.6 years ago (571 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.
Primary Reference for DOGGO
Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the DOGGO incident: view source.
FAQ
How much did DOGGO lose?
The DOGGO exploit in September 2024 resulted in $7,000 in losses — the 119th largest of 188 DeFi incidents that year.
When did the DOGGO hack happen?
The DOGGO exploit was recorded on September 20, 2024 — 571 days ago.
What type of exploit hit DOGGO?
The DOGGO incident is classified as a Business Logic Flaw. A business-logic bug in the contract — such as an incorrect formula or missing state update — lets the attacker withdraw more than their share.
How common is the Business Logic Flaw pattern seen at DOGGO?
Our archive contains 144 documented business logic flaw incidents. The DOGGO incident is one of them.
How does DOGGO compare to the largest Business Logic Flaw attack?
The largest business logic flaw incident in our archive is – EulerFinance (2023) at $200M. The DOGGO loss is $7K.
What is the main theoretical framework applied in the study?
The study applies thermodynamic principles, specifically the concepts of temperature and entropy, to model the dynamics of the limit order book (LOB) in financial markets.
What guideline does the AICPA Digital Asset Practice Aid provide for cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrencies should be treated as indefinite-lived intangible assets under AICPA guidance.