CVE-2026-59252: Missing gas_limit validation in mpp Tempo fee-payer enables wallet drain
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input in ZenHive mpp allows an unauthenticated remote client to drain the fee-payer wallet, resulting in denial of service for legitimate clients.
When the mpp Elixir library is configured as fee payer (feepayer: true), the MPP.Methods.Tempo payment method co-signs and broadcasts a client-supplied EVM transaction without first validating that the client-supplied gaslimit is sufficient to complete the intended call. A malicious client can submit a signed transferWithMemo transaction with gaslimit deliberately set just below the amount required for successful execution. The server co-signs the transaction and broadcasts it via rpcbroadcastsync. The transaction runs out of gas during EVM execution and reverts, but the fee-payer wallet is still charged for the burned gas while the client pays nothing and receives no resource. Repeated requests from one or more malicious clients drain the fee-payer wallet at near-zero cost to the attacker, ultimately preventing the server from sponsoring gas for legitimate payment requests.
The waitforconfirmation = false (optimistic) path is also affected: it invokes simulatepaymentcall via ethcall, but that simulation omits the gas parameter and therefore does not catch out-of-gas conditions.
This issue affects mpp: from 0.2.0 before 0.6.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-59252?
CVE-2026-59252 has a high severity rating of 8.2.
What is CVE-2026-59252 about?
CVE-2026-59252 concerns improper validation of specified quantity in input, allowing wallet drain through ZenHive's mpp.
How do I fix CVE-2026-59252?
To fix CVE-2026-59252, ensure proper validation of gas_limit in the mpp configuration.
What impact does CVE-2026-59252 have on users?
CVE-2026-59252 can lead to denial of service for legitimate clients by draining the fee-payer wallet.
Are there any exploits known for CVE-2026-59252?
Yes, CVE-2026-59252 can be exploited by unauthorized remote clients to drain wallets.