This article series, titled "Uniswap V4 Hook Risks," delves into the security vulnerabilities inherent in the hook mechanisms of Uniswap v4.
It provides a thorough examination of key issues such as flawed access control and improper input validation, highlighting potential exploits and offering detailed mitigation strategies. The series serves as a critical resource for developers and security professionals aiming to enhance the safety and integrity of decentralized finance applications built on Uniswap v4.
Breaking Down: A Comprehensive Overview
In this article, we initially provide a brief summary of the core mechanisms of Uniswap v4 that relate to the security issues of v4 hooks. Following that, we define two threat models and offer a high-level discussion on their respective security issues.
In this article, we explore the vulnerabilities that arise during hook interaction logic, specifically concentrating on two scenarios: flawed access control and improper input validation. We present a detailed vulnerability analysis, illustrate potential exploitations along with their PoC, and discuss potential mitigation strategies. We believe these insights can contribute to the secure development and usage of the hooks, and guide future efforts in vulnerability detection.
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