Critical Balance-Handling Flaw Exploited in Cosmos EVM Module, Funds Drained Across Six Blockchains
Cosmos Labs advisory GHSA-7g4w-cg88-2cq2 identifies vulnerability affecting EVM module; exploitation reported August 20-25, 2026

Key Takeaways
- A critical balance-handling flaw in the Cosmos EVM module was exploited between August 20 and August 25, 2026.
- Funds were drained from six blockchains; the exact projects and dollar amount remain unspecified in reporting.
- The vulnerability is tracked as GHSA-7g4w-cg88-2cq2 and rated Critical by Cosmos Labs.
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