XRP Ledger Patches Critical Vulnerability That Could Mint 18 Trillion XRP
Developers fixed a decade-old flaw that could have allowed attackers to create unlimited XRP, bypassing the cryptocurrency's supply cap.
Developers fixed a decade-old flaw that could have allowed attackers to create unlimited XRP, bypassing the cryptocurrency's supply cap. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.41, down 0.7% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 3 outlets (Crypto Adventure, Blockonomi, Crypto Daily), plus live market data, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:01 UTC.
The vulnerability posed a significant threat to XRP's tokenomics and market confidence by potentially enabling the creation of trillions of unauthorized tokens, undermining the cryptocurrency's scarcity and trust in its supply management.
- XRP Ledger vulnerability could have minted 18.45 trillion XRP (Veria Labs estimate).
- Emergency patch deployed on September 25, before public disclosure.
- Researchers earned $250K bounty for discovering the decade-old flaw.
- XRP price held steady near $1.39 despite the disclosure.
Multiple outlets (Crypto Adventure, Blockonomi, Crypto Daily, and Crypto.news) confirm that the XRP Ledger contained a critical vulnerability allowing the creation of unauthorized XRP, potentially up to 18.45 trillion tokens according to Veria Labs. The bug was patched on September 25, with no evidence of public exploitation. However, Blockonomi emphasizes that the XRP price remained stable near $1.39, while Crypto Adventure focuses on the disclosure timeline and the XRPL Bug Bounty program's role in uncovering the flaw.
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XRP Ledger recently patched a critical vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to create unlimited amounts of spendable XRP, bypassing the cryptocurrency's supply cap. This flaw, which had existed for a decade, was discovered by researchers Cayden Liao and Veria AI through the XRPL Bug Bounty program and reported on September 22.
According to Veria Labs, the vulnerability could have potentially minted approximately 18.45 trillion XRP, a figure that dwarfs the current circulating supply and poses a significant threat to the cryptocurrency's tokenomics. The XRP Ledger developers responded swiftly, deploying an emergency patch on September 25, before publicly disclosing the issue.
The disclosure has been corroborated by multiple outlets, including Crypto Adventure, Blockonomi, Crypto Daily, and Crypto.news. While the core facts are consistent across these sources, Blockonomi notes that the XRP price remained stable near $1.39 on Sunday, suggesting the disclosure did not trigger an immediate market panic. In contrast, Crypto Adventure emphasizes the role of the XRPL Bug Bounty program in uncovering the flaw and the timeline of events leading to the patch.
The vulnerability was a type of overflow flaw, which could have allowed an attacker to create XRP beyond the intended supply limit. This type of flaw is particularly dangerous for cryptocurrencies, as it undermines the trust in the token's scarcity and the integrity of its blockchain. The XRP Ledger developers acted promptly to address the issue, releasing the patch before any public exploitation was reported.
The broader market context shows a positive trend, with the total crypto market cap at $2.91 trillion and 
Bitcoin up 1.33% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 69, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors. XRP itself is currently priced at $1.42, having gained 1.57% in the last 24 hours, though it is down 6.13% over the past week. The market cap of XRP is approximately $89.5 billion.
The successful patching of this vulnerability is a testament to the effectiveness of the XRPL Bug Bounty program and the responsiveness of the XRP Ledger development team. However, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining security in blockchain systems. Investors and users should remain vigilant and monitor future developments to ensure the continued integrity of the XRP Ledger.
Since this brief published about 26 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.42 to $1.41 — -0.70%.
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 ≈ ₹145.24 (about $1.41), up 1.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 6.2% 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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XRP Ledger Patches Critical Vulnerability That Could Mint 18 — questions & answers
What was the potential impact of the XRP Ledger vulnerability?
The vulnerability could have allowed the creation of up to 18.45 trillion unauthorized XRP, threatening the cryptocurrency's supply cap and market confidence.
How was the vulnerability discovered and addressed?
The flaw was found through the XRPL Bug Bounty program and patched on September 25 before public disclosure.
Did the disclosure affect XRP's price?
XRP's price remained stable near $1.39, with no immediate sharp selloff following the disclosure.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹145.24 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.41. 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 0.70% since this brief first published — trading at $1.41 now versus $1.42 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 Crypto Adventure, Blockonomi, Crypto Daily, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. 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.