Major Vulnerability Patched in XRP Ledger, Could Have Enabled Infinite XRP Minting
RippleX fixed a critical XRPL flaw that posed a significant threat to the XRP ecosystem.
RippleX fixed a critical XRPL flaw that posed a significant threat to the XRP ecosystem. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.36, down 0.7% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by ZyCrypto, with live market data added, as of Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:02 UTC.
The vulnerability, if exploited, could have undermined the XRP Ledger's integrity by allowing attackers to mint unlimited amounts of XRP, potentially destabilizing the cryptocurrency's market and trust in its infrastructure.
- RippleX patched a critical XRPL vulnerability that could have enabled infinite XRP minting.
- The flaw was discovered and fixed before any known exploitation occurred.
- XRP's market cap dropped $2.5B in 24 hours despite the vulnerability being addressed.
- The incident highlights the importance of ongoing security audits in blockchain development.
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RippleX, the development team behind the 
XRP Ledger (XRPL), has addressed a critical security flaw that posed a significant threat to the cryptocurrency's infrastructure. The vulnerability, if exploited, could have allowed attackers to mint an unlimited amount of XRP, potentially destabilizing the cryptocurrency's market and undermining trust in its blockchain.
The discovery and subsequent patching of the vulnerability were carried out by RippleX, Ripple's engineering and software development team, before any known exploitation occurred. This proactive measure underscores the importance of continuous security audits and rapid response in maintaining the integrity of blockchain networks.
Despite the swift action taken by RippleX, the news of the vulnerability coincides with a contraction in XRP's market capitalization. Over the past 24 hours, XRP's market cap has decreased by $2.5 billion, according to Finbold, currently standing at $86.58 billion. This drop occurred amidst a relatively flat overall market, with the total crypto market cap at $2.89 trillion.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by blockchain platforms in ensuring security and stability. As cryptocurrencies continue to gain mainstream adoption, the need for robust security measures and timely vulnerability management becomes increasingly critical.
XRP is currently trading at $1.37, showing a modest 0.39% increase over the past 24 hours but a more significant 6.12% decrease over the last seven days. The broader market remains in a state of 'Greed' according to the Fear & Greed Index, which stands at 62.
Since this brief published about 36 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.37 to $1.36 — -0.73%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹141.85 (about $1.36), down 0.8% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Major Vulnerability Patched in XRP Ledger, Could Have Enable — questions & answers
What was the vulnerability in the XRP Ledger?
The vulnerability could have allowed attackers to mint an unlimited amount of XRP.
Has the vulnerability been exploited?
No, the vulnerability was patched by RippleX before any known exploitation occurred.
How has the XRP market reacted?
XRP's market cap dropped $2.5 billion in the past 24 hours, despite the vulnerability being addressed.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹141.85 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.36. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.
Has XRP's price moved since this brief was published?
XRP is down 0.73% since this brief first published — trading at $1.36 now versus $1.37 at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from ZyCrypto. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.