๐จ XRP Ledger Foundation Uncovers Critical Backdoor in JavaScript Library
On April 22, 2025, the XRP Ledger Foundation identified a significant security vulnerability in its official JavaScript library, which is widely used by developers to interact with the XRP Ledger blockchain. The breach involved a malicious backdoor inserted by sophisticated attackers, potentially allowing unauthorized access to cryptocurrency wallets by stealing private keys.
The compromised library is integral to numerous applications and websites, raising concerns about a widespread supply chain attack within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. In response, the Foundation promptly updated the code repository to eliminate the malicious code and released a secure version of the library. Key projects within the XRP Ledger ecosystem, including XRPScan, First Ledger, and Gen3 Games, have confirmed they were not affected by this incident. ๏ฟผ
Despite the severity of the breach, the XRP token demonstrated resilience, closing the U.S. trading day with a gain of over 3.5%, as reported by CoinGecko.
This incident underscores the critical importance of vigilance in software supply chains and the need for continuous security assessments in the blockchain industry.
