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Wormhole message-verification failure
In February 2022 an attacker bypassed Wormhole verification and minted unbacked wrapped ETH on Solana.
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Overview
In February 2022 an attacker bypassed Wormhole verification and minted unbacked wrapped ETH on Solana.
Why it matters
The destination accepted a claim that did not prove the corresponding source-chain deposit.
What to check
Trace the forged message, mint and backing restoration separately.