Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched Bitcoin nodes

Core Lightning has issued an urgent security warning, indicating that attackers are actively targeting unpatched Bitcoin nodes running their software. Operators utilizing Core Lightning version 26.06.7 or any earlier versions are strongly advised to upgrade their nodes without delay. This alert underscores a critical vulnerability within the Lightning Network's infrastructure, emphasizing the necessity of immediate software updates to protect the network and its users from potential exploits by malicious actors.