On May 2023, CS Token was exploited in a other, resulting in approximately $714K in losses. That makes the CS Token exploit the 105th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.
Attack Mechanics: How the CS Token Other Played Out
Exploit Class Applied to CS Token
The CS Token incident on May 24, 2023 is classified as a Other. A specific exploit class outside the most common buckets. In the full archive, CS Token is 1 of 188 documented other incidents.
CS Token in Context
At $714K, the CS Token exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — MIMSpell (2024) at $65M.
Prior Other Before CS Token
The nearest other incident before CS Token was SellToken03, 10 days earlier on May 14, 2023. The same exploit class surfaced again within the other attack surface.
CS Token Vulnerability Signature
The primary source categorises the CS Token exploit specifically as “Outdated Global Variable”. This narrower label is entity-specific: it reflects how the CS Token contract failed, rather than the broad other pattern alone.
Impact & Recovery for CS Token
CS Token Loss Figure
The CS Token exploit caused $714,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 41st largest of 214 documented in 2023. This single incident represents 0.1% of all tracked losses that year.
Where CS Token Sits Among Other Attacks
Ranked by loss size, CS Token is the 21st largest of 188 other incidents documented. That puts the CS Token loss below the class average of $2.03M.
Timeline Since the CS Token Incident
The CS Token exploit occurred 2.9 years ago (1,056 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.
Primary Reference for CS Token
Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the CS Token incident: view source.
FAQ
How much did CS Token lose?
The CS Token exploit in May 2023 resulted in $714,000 in losses — the 41st largest of 214 DeFi incidents that year.
When did the CS Token hack happen?
The CS Token exploit was recorded on May 24, 2023 — 1,056 days ago.
What type of exploit hit CS Token?
The CS Token incident is classified as a Other. A specific exploit class outside the most common buckets.
How common is the Other pattern seen at CS Token?
Our archive contains 188 documented other incidents. The CS Token incident is one of them.
How does CS Token compare to the largest Other attack?
The largest other incident in our archive is MIMSpell (2024) at $65M. The CS Token loss is $714K.
What potential does blockchain technology offer beyond cryptocurrencies?
It offers prospects to improve financial transactions, increase transparency, and broaden investment market participation.
What is the main focus of reinforcement learning in financial markets as discussed in the document?
Applying reinforcement learning for stock and forex trading predictions and operations.