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Thousands of Bitcoin nodes gave anonymous strangers a pass around security limits

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Bitcoin Core discloses bug that let Tor peers bypass node security limits

A Bitcoin Core flaw allowed strangers connecting through Tor to inherit trusted-peer permissions, bypassing spam and privacy protections on thousands of nodes; fixes have been available since October 2025.

Nov 11, 2026·2 sourcesBitcoin privacyBitcoin protocol & upgradesBlockchain nodes & clientsBitcoinCrypto securityBitcoin miningBlockchain quantum resistanceBitcoin security & risks
Bitcoin Core discloses bug that let Tor peers bypass node security limits
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