Medium Smart contract exploit Source: SlowMist Hacked

Secret Network hacked

An attacker exploited a vulnerability in Secret Network's modified CW20-ICS20 contract used for the Axelar IBC bridge, minting approximately $4.67 million in unbacked saTokens. These were redeemed through the legitimate bridge channel, draining real assets from Axelar's escrow. Axelar paused the Secret bridge routes.

Estimated loss
$4,670,000
Protocols
Axelar, Secret Network
Chains
Ethereum, Secret
Confidence
High
First seen
10 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC

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