The Standard

The Standard
DeFiHardhat
20,000 USDC
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Submission Details
Severity: low
Invalid

Absence of Circuit Breakers or Pause Mechanisms

Summary

The protocol lacks essential circuit breakers or pause mechanisms, exposing it to potential vulnerabilities in emergency scenarios.

Vulnerability Details

The contract does not incorporate any mechanism to halt or pause its functionalities in the event of unforeseen issues, bugs, or attacks. This absence of circuit breakers could potentially lead to increased risks and difficulties in managing emergency situations.

Impact

The lack of circuit breakers or pause mechanisms increases the vulnerability of the contract to potential exploits during emergencies. Without the ability to temporarily suspend critical functions, the contract may face challenges in responding promptly to unexpected issues, potentially leading to financial losses or other adverse outcomes.

Tools Used

manual review

Recommendations

Implement circuit breakers or pause mechanisms to allow authorized parties to temporarily halt critical functions in emergency situations.

Updates

Lead Judging Commences

hrishibhat Lead Judge over 1 year ago
Submission Judgement Published
Invalidated
Reason: Non-acceptable severity
Assigned finding tags:

informational/invalid

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