CVE-2026-42278 Details
Description
UltraDAG is a minimal DAG-BFT blockchain in Rust. Prior to commit fb6ef59, the UltraDAG StateEngine implementation of SmartTransferTx contains a critical logic flaw in its policy enforcement pipeline. When a transaction originates from a "Pocket" (a derived sub-address documented in the protocol as a way to organize funds), the engine fails to resolve the pocket's parent account before checking the spending policy. Because pockets are "virtual" addresses that exist only as entries in the pocket_to_parent map and do not have their own SmartAccountConfig entries, the check_spending_policy method defaults to an "authorized/no policy" result. This allow any user (or attacker in possession of a parent key) to instantly drain every pocket on an account, even if the parent account has a strict 24-hour vault delay or a 1 UDAG daily limit. This issue has been patched via commit fb6ef59.
A critical vulnerability exists in the UltraDAG blockchain's StateEngine implementation, specifically within the SmartTransferTx policy enforcement. Prior to the fix in commit fb6ef59, transactions originating from 'Pockets' (virtual sub-addresses) bypassed essential spending policies. This oversight allowed users or attackers with parent keys to drain pocket funds, disregarding any associated daily limits or vault delays. The root cause was a failure to properly resolve pocket addresses to their parent accounts before applying policy checks, enabling a full bypass of security constraints for pocket-held funds.
Users should ensure that their SmartAccount policies are properly configured to account for Pocket transfers, and be cautious of the potential for unauthorized drainage of funds from Pockets.
Metrics
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed May 8, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/UltraDAGcom/core/security/advisories/GHSA-9chc-gjfr-6hrq | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/UltraDAGcom/core/commit/fb6ef59d6c1385400e7acea7ae31fc6a473c3051 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/UltraDAGcom/core/security/advisories/GHSA-9chc-gjfr-6hrq | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| UltraDAG | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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