Alby Hub Critical Flaw Could Let Attackers Take Over Internet-Exposed Bitcoin Wallets

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Alby Hub, a self-hosted Lightning wallet for bitcoin, which could allow attackers to take control of wallets and transfer funds. This vulnerability only affects wallets that are exposed to the internet. The flaw is present in Alby Hub versions v1.7.0 and later. Alby has issued a warning about the vulnerability, which could be exploited to compromise wallets and steal bitcoin. The vulnerability is specific to wallets that are run on the owner's own computer or server.