XRP Ledger Vulnerability Patched, Removing Risk of Billions in Fake XRP
RippleX has fixed a critical security flaw in the XRP Ledger that could have enabled unlimited asset creation.
RippleX has fixed a critical security flaw in the XRP Ledger that could have enabled unlimited asset creation. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.37. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by ZyCrypto, with live market data added, as of Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:45:01 UTC.
The vulnerability posed a systemic risk to the XRP ecosystem and market, as it threatened the integrity of the XRP Ledger and could have undermined trust in the cryptocurrency. Its resolution strengthens the security and credibility of the platform.
- RippleX patched a critical XRPL vulnerability that risked unlimited asset creation.
- The fix addresses a decade-old flaw that could have compromised billions in XRP.
- XRP market cap fell $2.5B in 24 hours but remains above $86B.
- ZachXBT Criticizes Ripple's $250K Bug Bounty for XRP Ledger Vulnerability
- XRP Ledger Vulnerability Patched, Removing Risk of Billions in Fake XRP — this brief
RippleX, the engineering and software development team at Ripple, has addressed a critical security flaw in the 
XRP Ledger (XRPL) that had the potential to undermine the entire XRP ecosystem. The vulnerability, which had existed for years, could have allowed malicious actors to create an unlimited amount of XRP, thereby compromising the cryptocurrency's scarcity and value.
The patch, which has been implemented by RippleX and the XRP Ledger Foundation, resolves a decade-old issue that posed a significant risk to the integrity of the XRP Ledger. If exploited, the vulnerability could have led to the creation of billions of dollars worth of fake XRP, potentially causing catastrophic damage to the cryptocurrency's market and reputation.
Despite the severity of the vulnerability, the XRP market has shown resilience. However, the cryptocurrency's market capitalization did contract by $2.5 billion over the past 24 hours, according to Finbold, bringing it to $85.7 billion. This decline occurred amidst a generally flat market, with the total crypto market cap remaining at $2.88 trillion.
The broader market context shows 
Bitcoin up 0.94% in the last 24 hours, while the overall market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 62. XRP itself is currently trading at $1.37, representing a 0.53% increase over the past day but a 7.19% decrease over the past week.
The resolution of this vulnerability is a significant development for the XRP ecosystem, as it removes a major threat to the cryptocurrency's integrity. Investors and stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the market reacts to this news and whether the recent market cap contraction is a temporary fluctuation or a sign of deeper concerns.
Since this brief published about 14 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.37 to $1.37 — +0.00%.
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 ≈ ₹141.18 (about $1.37), up 0.5% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.1% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 14, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
XRP Ledger Vulnerability Patched, Removing Risk of Billions — questions & answers
What was the vulnerability in the XRP Ledger?
The vulnerability could have allowed unlimited creation of XRP, threatening its scarcity and value.
How much XRP market cap was lost in 24 hours?
XRP's market cap fell by $2.5 billion in the past 24 hours.
What is the current price of XRP?
XRP is trading at $1.37, up 0.53% in the last 24 hours.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹141.18 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.37. 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.
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.