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reject unknown command line options and values given to flags with an error and exit code instead of starting on the default network, and accept the --option=value form

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Authored by Craig Raw

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reject unknown command line options and values given to flags with an error and exit code instead of starting on the default network, and accept the --option=value form
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The short version

What changed, and why it matters

This commit tightens how Sparrow Wallet handles command-line arguments. Previously, typos or unexpected values could silently be ignored, causing the wallet to start on the default Bitcoin network instead of the one the user intended. Now, unknown options and values mistakenly attached to on/off flags cause the program to print an error and exit. It also adds support for the common `--option=value` syntax. The main risk is operational: a user or script could accidentally connect to the wrong network and not notice, which in a Bitcoin wallet can lead to using the wrong wallet keys or broadcasting transactions on the wrong network.

Recommended action

Users and integrators running Sparrow from scripts should review command-line invocations to ensure they do not rely on previously tolerated typos or `--flag=value` for boolean options. Upgrade to the patched version to avoid accidental default-network startup. No immediate incident response is indicated by the diff alone.

Security signals we found

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Command-line argument parsing now rejects unknown options instead of silently ignoring them

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Boolean flags now reject `--flag=value` forms that would otherwise silently pass the value through as a file/URI argument

03

Program now exits with non-zero status on argument errors, reducing risk of unintended default-network startup

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Supports `--option=value` syntax, which can reduce user surprise and scripting errors

Risk score

Why this scored 37/100

Our methodology →
Potential impact 8/30
Exploitability 5/25
Stealth signal 6/15
Affected reach 7/15
Confidence 7/10
Evidence quality 4/5
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