CertiK Discovers Vulnerability Potentially Allowing Worldcoin Orb Control Seizure
CertiK, the auditing firm, has reported a security vulnerability that could expose Worldcoin to the risk of control seizure over the Orb globe.
CertiK Reports Vulnerability Potentially Allowing Worldcoin Orb Control Seizure
According to CertiK's tweet on May 29, the technical audit firm identified a security loophole within Worldcoin, enabling attackers to bypass verification steps and directly become an operator of the Orb globe.
This means attackers could operate the Orb without undergoing Worldcoin's rigorous identity verification process required for legitimate businesses to operate and access user iris data.
1/ On May 29th, CertiK reported a security vulnerability to #WorldCoin’s security team that could potentially allow an attacker to become an Orb operator by bypassing the verification process.
— CertiK (@CertiK) August 3, 2023
Upon recognizing the severity of the loophole, CertiK promptly notified Worldcoin's team. Worldcoin subsequently confirmed and issued a patch update. CertiK verified the update and confirmed that the vulnerability has been remedied, as shared by the auditing firm.
Details regarding the discovery and resolution will be outlined in a forthcoming report from CertiK.
Impact on WLD Price
WLD is currently trading at $2.28 USD, reflecting some influence from CertiK's disclosure.
Price fluctuations of WLD within the 15-minute timeframe on August 4, 2023, on Binance:
The project, which gained popularity, has faced scrutiny from the governments of the UK, France, and Germany regarding its methods of collecting and safeguarding user iris data.
