#XRPledger The XRP Ledger Foundation has issued a critical alert following the detection of a malicious backdoor embedded in a code library used to interact with the XRP Ledger. This vulnerability, discovered in the JavaScript library xrpl.js, poses a significant threat to users, as it could allow remote attackers to steal cryptocurrency private keys and access their wallets.

According to initial reports, the backdoor was introduced in several recent versions of the library through the npm package manager. The malicious code appears to be designed to intercept and transmit sensitive information, such as private keys, to an external domain controlled by the attackers.

The XRP Ledger Foundation has urged all users and projects relying on the xrpl.js library to immediately upgrade to the latest available version (4.2.5), which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Additionally, users who suspect they may have been affected are strongly advised to rotate their private keys and move their funds to secure wallets.

This incident underscores the critical importance of security in the software supply chain, even in well-established open-source projects. The rapid response from the XRP Ledger Foundation and the community is crucial to mitigate the potential impact of this threat and protect users' assets. More technical details about the vulnerability and mitigation measures are expected to be released in the coming days.