On March 2024, LavaLending was exploited in a business logic flaw, resulting in approximately $340K in losses. That makes the LavaLending exploit the 138th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.
Attack Mechanics: How the LavaLending Business Logic Flaw Played Out
Exploit Class Applied to LavaLending
The LavaLending incident on March 28, 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, LavaLending is 1 of 144 documented business logic flaw incidents.
LavaLending in Context
At $340K, the LavaLending 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 LavaLending
The nearest business logic flaw incident before LavaLending was ARK, 4 days earlier on March 24, 2024. The same exploit class surfaced again within the business logic flaw attack surface.
Impact & Recovery for LavaLending
LavaLending Loss Figure
The LavaLending exploit caused $340,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 35th largest of 188 documented in 2024. This single incident represents 0.1% of all tracked losses that year.
Where LavaLending Sits Among Business Logic Flaw Attacks
Ranked by loss size, LavaLending is the 26th largest of 144 business logic flaw incidents documented. That puts the LavaLending loss below the class average of $6.08M.
Timeline Since the LavaLending Incident
The LavaLending exploit occurred 2 years ago (747 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.
Primary Reference for LavaLending
Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the LavaLending incident: view source.
FAQ
How much did LavaLending lose?
The LavaLending exploit in March 2024 resulted in $340,000 in losses — the 35th largest of 188 DeFi incidents that year.
When did the LavaLending hack happen?
The LavaLending exploit was recorded on March 28, 2024 — 747 days ago.
What type of exploit hit LavaLending?
The LavaLending 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 LavaLending?
Our archive contains 144 documented business logic flaw incidents. The LavaLending incident is one of them.
How does LavaLending compare to the largest Business Logic Flaw attack?
The largest business logic flaw incident in our archive is – EulerFinance (2023) at $200M. The LavaLending loss is $340K.
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