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Simulation spoofing

A frontend shows a reassuring preview that differs from execution.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A frontend shows a reassuring preview that differs from execution.

Why it matters

The preview may use stale state, omit internal calls or reproduce attacker-controlled labels.

What to check

Compare raw transaction, chain ID and calldata in a second tool and record the simulated state.

Sources

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