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Invalid

Access Control/ Unprotected Initializer

Summary

The MultiFlowPump::_init and MultiFlowPump::isInitialized function can be called multiple times, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or security vulnerabilities if the contract's logic relies on _init and isInitialized being called only once.

Vulnerability Details

Unprotected initializer (access control)

  • The function MultiFlowPump::_init lacks proper access control or safety measures to ensure it is called only once or by authorized parties.

  • The function MultiFlowPump::isInitialized is not properly secured against being executed multiple times .
    MultiFlowPump::_init can be called by unauthorized parties.

Impact

Unprotected initializers can lead to security vulnerabilities such as reinitialization attacks or unexpected contract states. If the initialization logic sets critical state variables or performs sensitive operations, multiple calls to the initializer could compromise the integrity of the contract.
Multiple invocations of the initializer function can result in unexpected behavior within the contract. This could lead to inconsistencies in the contract's state or functionality, potentially causing financial losses or other adverse effects for users interacting with the contract.

Unprotected initializers can introduce operational risks for developers and users of the contract. If the contract relies on specific initialization conditions or assumes that initialization only occurs once, multiple invocations of the initializer could disrupt normal contract operations and lead to operational inefficiencies or failures.

Tools Used

Aderyn

Recommendations

Restrict access to the MultiFlowPump:: _init function to only the intended callers. You can use access modifiers like internal or private to limit access to the function within the contract or a designated set of contracts.

Updates

Lead Judging Commences

giovannidisiena Lead Judge about 1 year ago
Submission Judgement Published
Invalidated
Reason: Incorrect statement
Assigned finding tags:

Informational/Invalid

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