Privacy coin flaw risks endless token creation, leaving node operators with a deadline in hours to fix it

MonitoringCryptoSecurity incidentFirst tracked 2026-09-04Last changed 2026-09-04

Current outcome

Firo activates a hard fork within hours to fix a Spark vulnerability that could allow endless token creation, requiring node operators to upgrade.

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Initial2026-09-04 20:05 · publication time
Privacy coin flaw risks endless token creation, leaving node operators with a deadline in hours to fix it
Firo activates a hard fork within hours to fix a Spark vulnerability that could allow endless token creation, requiring node operators to upgrade.
Source evidence: CryptoSlate