Metamask Extension Bug Permissions Removing Hardware Wallet Acc

Metamask Extension Bug Permissions Removing Hardware Wallet Acc Symptom Users experience an issue where removing a hardware wallet account from Metamask does not clear the associated permissions, resulting in unexpected behavior and potential security risks. Technical Root Cause The error occurs due to a bug in the Metamask extension, which fails to properly revoke permissions when a hardware wallet account is removed, leading to inconsistent state and potential vulnerabilities. Manual Overrides Attempt to manually revoke permissions by accessing the account settings and explicitly removing the hardware wallet account's permissions. Use the following JSON configuration to reset the Metamask permissions: json { "permissions": { "hardwareWallets": [] } } Utilize the eth_accounts command to refresh the account list and ensure the removed hardware wallet account is no longer present. Prerequisites: Metamask extension installed and configured Hardware wallet account previously connected to Metamask Basic understanding of Ethereum and wallet management Consider utilizing an external console to execute the necessary commands and verify the changes.

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