Core Lightning has warned Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators to immediately upgrade from version 26.06.7 or earlier due to active attacks targeting unpatched nodes. The latest version 26.06.8, released on Sept. 22, fixes critical bugs including node crashes, memory overuse, and potential fund loss during channel closures. While the exact vulnerabilities exploited remain undisclosed, the update is crucial to protect user funds. This follows earlier security efforts prompted by AI-generated vulnerability reports and recent security incidents affecting other Lightning software like BTCPay Server and Zeus Wallet.
Core Lightning's urgent upgrade warning for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators comes as 34 of 50 major cryptocurrencies on Pluang rose today. For readers following cryptocurrency markets, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 02, 2026 16:02 WIB: Basic Attention Token (BAT) increased by 3.81% to Rp1.663 with 86% buy order activity, Solana (SOL) rose 3.03% to Rp2.180.000 with balanced buy/sell activity, while Harmony (ONE) declined 3.68% to Rp38 with a majority sell order activity of 54%.
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