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title: "Eclair patches a browser attack that could send commands to your Lightning node"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/eclair-patches-a-browser-attack-that-could-send-commands-to-your-lightning-node/
date: 2026-10-17
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author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "The Oct. 15 release blocks a cached-authentication route to Eclair's API and requires direct browser interfaces to add a backend. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox"
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# Eclair patches a browser attack that could send commands to your Lightning node

The Oct. 15 release blocks a cached-authentication route to Eclair's API and requires direct browser interfaces to add a backend.

[Read the full story on CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/eclair-blocks-browser-requests-that-could-let-a-webpage-control-a-bitcoin-lightning-node/)

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